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ratine|rəˈtiːn|
Also ‖ ratiné |ratine|.
[Fr., pa. pple. of ratiner to frieze.]
A clothing fabric of rough open texture.
1913–14T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Fall & Winter 17 The materials for Suits are very beautiful..Whipcords, Corduroys, Boucle Tweeds, Ratines. 1922Daily Mail 15 Nov. 1 (Advt.), All-silk ratine. For frocks, children's wear, furnishings. 1923Westm. Gaz. 22 Mar. 9/2 Mrs. Almond's blue ratine looked as if it had just descended on her and had been made in heaven. 1934Webster, Ratiné... Also ratine. 1966Vogue Dec. 71 White ratine tunic dress. 1967Times 21 Feb. 9/1 Ratiné..was launched, or rather re⁓launched, at the French prêt-à-porter fair last year. 1969N. W. Parsons Upon Sagebrush Harp xi. 57 We noticed a long cobweb floating over our heads... Long silvery strands moving through the motionless air from west to east. Each was like a white ratiné string, fine as silk except for knots at irregular intervals. |