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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

n.

twill, wool serge, silk serge; see cloth.

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

  • wool: The walls are made from wool serge drapes which offers complete blackout.
  • navy: Their working clothes were in dark colors such as navy serge with striped aprons.

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