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‖ brocatelle|brɒkəˈtɛl|
Also 7 brocatall, 8 brocatel(l.
[F. brocatelle, earlier brocatel, ‘tinsell, or thin cloth of gold, or silver’ (Cotgr.), ad. It. broccatello, ‘thin tinsel of gold’; dim. of broccato (see brocade n.).]
1. An imitation of brocade, usually made of silk or wool, used for tapestry, upholstery, etc., now also for dresses. Both the nature and the use of the stuff have changed in recent years. Also attrib.
1669Evelyn Diary 9 July (D.) Chaire and deske..cover'd with Brocatall..and cloth of gold. 1753Chambers Cycl. Supp., Brocatell..an ordinary kind of stuff made of cotton, or coarse silk, in imitation of brocade; chiefly used for tapestry and other furniture. 1875Ure Dict. Arts I. 534 Brocatelle. Linsey-woolsey is so called in France. A silk material which is used for lining carriages. 1884Pall Mall G. 14 Feb. 11/2 The garish charms of satin brocatelle, which has a crimson ground, with a gold border.
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1756Nugent Gr. Tour, France IV. 44 Columns of antient Greek Brocatelle. |