twill

noun

1
: a fabric with a twill weave
2
: a textile weave in which the filling threads pass over one and under two or more warp threads to give an appearance of diagonal lines

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Various incarnations of Supima cotton were twill, denim, jersey and velveteen, as seen in the eclectic array of designs on display throughout the gilded salons. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024 Included in the savings are fall-ready styles like this trench coat that’s made of linen twill. Nicol Natale, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Notable pieces include a down parka made from Merino worsted wool twill, resin-coated for wind resistance, and padded with responsibly sourced down. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2024 Supima fabrics used were shirting, twill, denim, jersey and velveteen. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for twill 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English twyll, twylle, from Old English twilic having a double thread, partial translation of Latin bilic-, bilix, from bi- + licium thread

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of twill was in the 14th century

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“Twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twill. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

twill

1 of 2 noun
ˈtwil
: a way of weaving cloth that produces a pattern of diagonal lines

twill

2 of 2 verb
: to make (cloth) with a twill weave

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