baize

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Definitions of baize word

uncountable noun baize Baize is a thick woollen material which is used for covering tables on which games such as cards and snooker are played. 3
noun baize a woollen fabric resembling felt, usually green, used mainly for the tops of billiard tables 3
verb baize to line or cover with such fabric 3
noun baize a thick woolen cloth made to resemble felt and often dyed green, used to cover billiard tables, etc. 3
noun baize a soft, usually green, woolen or cotton fabric resembling felt, used chiefly for the tops of billiard tables. 1
noun baize an article of this fabric or of a fabric resembling it. 1

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; earlier bayes < French baies (noun), Old French (estoffes fabrics) baies, feminine plural of bai (adj.) bay5

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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