dimity

(dim′ə tē)

noun pl. dimities

a thin, corded or patterned cotton cloth

Origin: ME demit < ML dimitum < MGr dimitos, double-threaded < dis-, two + mitos, a thread: cf. twill

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noun pl. dim·i·ties

A sheer, crisp cotton fabric with raised woven stripes or checks, used chiefly for curtains and dresses.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English demyt

Origin: , from Medieval Latin dimitum

Origin: , from Greek dimiton

Origin: , from

Origin: neuter of dimitos, double-threaded

Origin: : di-, two; see di-¹

Origin: + mitos, thread

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