Meaning & use
Winceyette
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A soft, brushed cotton fabric with a fleecy nap, commonly used for pajamas, nightgowns, and sheets.
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She slipped into a pair of warm winceyette pajamas on the cold winter night.
The shop sold winceyette sheets that felt cozy even in an unheated bedroom.
A note on using this word
A distinctly British English term, derived from 'wincey', an older lightweight fabric of wool and cotton.
Words with a similar meaning
flannelette
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