wincey

noun

win·​cey

ˈwin(t)sē

variants or winsey

-nzē

plural -s

: a plain or twilled fabric with wool weft and cotton or linen warp that is used especially for warm shirts, skirts, and pajamas

Word History

Etymology

alteration (influenced by the w of linsey-woolsey) of linsey

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