(See quots.) Also attributive.

a closely-woven black woollen material, originally used for legal and clerical clothing or for mourning.

a kind of corded fabric.

= hair-cord n. at hair, n. compounds 2.

(a) a fabric of which the surface is covered with fine stripes so closely placed as to resemble hairs; (b) a cord made of human hair.

Any of various corded fabrics. Also figurative.

Designating materials with a double facing, or things having a two-way action, as Janus-beaver, Janus-cloth, Janus-cord, Janus-lock.

A finely ribbed corduroy fabric; = needlecord, n. Frequently attributive.

A finely ribbed corduroy fabric; (in plural) trousers made of this.