façonnéadj.
/fasɒˈneɪ/ Designating a material into which a design has been woven. Also as n., the material itself.
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1895 Montgomery Ward Catal. Spring & Summer 13/1 Pongee Faconne; width 21 inches.
1939–40 Army & Navy Stores Catal. 637/2 Rich black silk and velvet faconné.
1957 M. B. Picken Fashion Dict. 121/1 Façonné, French word meaning figured; used of fabrics, particularly those with scattered motifs woven in.
1971 Daily Tel. 19 Apr. 12/6 Lots are really battle jackets in faconée silk, and could be happily worn over a sleeveless dress.
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