Dowlas
a kind of coarse linen, very commonly worn by the lower classes in the 16th century; also a strong calico made in imitation of the linen fabric. the 16th century; also a strong calico commonly worn by the lower classes in DOWLAS, a kind of coarse linen, very LOWNING STREET, a short street in Whitehall (named after Sir George DOWNING STREET, a short street DOYLE official residence since 1735 of the First Colonial and Foreign Offices, with the 1667), London, England, where are the 1667), official residence since 1735 of the First Lord of the Treasury. Here cabinet councils are held, hence the term is some- Colonial and Foreign Offices, with the times employed for the government in ), London, England, where are the office. in England, extending through Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire, known as the North and South Downs. The word is