serge 
serge
Definition
serge (sʉrj)
noun
a strong twilled fabric with a diagonal rib, made of wool, silk, rayon, etc. and used for suits, coats, etc.
Etymology: ME sarge < OFr < VL *sarica < L serica, silken garments < sericus, silken, lit., of the Seres, a people of E Asia, prob. the Chinese < Gr Sēres, prob. ult. < Chin se, silk
transitive verb serged, serg′·ing
to finish (a cut edge, as of a garment seam) with overcast stitches to prevent raveling
serge
Synonyms
serge
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- produce: Devon produced serges or " long ells " , unusually long cloths with combed wool warps and carded wool wefts in a twill weave.
Adjective modifier
- blue: The Winter Dress consists of a single vestment of thick blue serge.
- black: The window that looked on to the alleyway was curtained by thick black serge in which was cut the shape of the cross.
- thick: The Winter Dress consists of a single vestment of thick blue serge.
Modifies a noun
- suit: As the weather became warmer the thin serge suit was much appreciated.
- trouser: The Goanese wear a blue and white striped jacket with silver P & 0 buttons and blue serge trousers.
- drape: The walls are made from wool serge drapes which offers complete blackout.
Noun used with modifier
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