Ladies' Cloth
a species of fine, plain-woven flannel, slightly napped, and fulled in finishing to resemble broadcloth. It is used for women's gowns, children's coats, and a variety of domestic purposes. The name, ladies' cloth, was given formerly to light weight broadcloth designed for women's wear, but is now used exclusively to designate the flannel described above.
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