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| Adam's flannel | Flannel \Flan"nel\ (fl[a^]n"n[e^]l), n. [F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E. wool. Cf. {Wool}.] 1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. a cotton fabric with a thick nap on one side, resembling flannel[1]; it is used, e. g. for underwear or sheets; also called {flanellette}. [PJC] 3. pl. garments made of flannel, especially underwear. [PJC] 4. a washcloth. [Brit.] [PJC] 5. humbug; nonsensical or evasive talk. [Brit. informal] [PJC] 6. insincere flattery or praise. [Brit. informal] [PJC] {Adam's flannel}. (Bot.) See under {Adam}. {Canton flannel}, {Cotton flannel}. See {Cotton flannel}, under {Cotton}. [1913 Webster] |
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