percale

per·cale

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Definitions of percale word

noun percale a closely woven, smooth-finished, plain or printed cotton cloth, used for bed sheets, clothing, etc. 1
noun percale type of cotton fabric 1
noun percale Percale is a type of cotton fabric, used especially to make bed linen. 0
noun percale a close-textured woven cotton fabric, plain or printed, used esp for sheets 0
noun percale fine, closely woven cotton cloth, used for sheets, etc. 0

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < French < Persian pargāla rag; replacing percalla < Persian

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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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