faille

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Definitions of faille word

noun faille a soft, transversely ribbed fabric of silk, rayon, or lightweight taffeta. 1
noun faille A soft, light -woven fabric having a ribbed texture and originally made of silk. 1
noun faille a soft light ribbed fabric of silk, rayon, or taffeta 0
noun faille a soft, ribbed, plainly woven fabric of silk or rayon, for dresses, coats, etc. 0

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Middle French, Old French; of obscure origin

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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