Duvetyns

/ˌduːvəˈtɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of duvetyn; multiple samples or types of this soft napped fabric.

Etymology

From duvetyn + -s (English plural). Duvetyn is a variant of duvetine, from French 'duvetine,' from 'duvet.'

Kelly Says

The multiple spellings of this word's plural show how English struggled to standardize French luxury goods—dressmakers might have used all these versions interchangeably!

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