dornock

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dornock - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Dornick \Dor"nick\, or Dornock \Dor"nock\, n.
     A coarse sort of damask, originally made at Tournay (in
     Flemish, Doornick), Belgium, and used for hangings, carpets,
     etc. Also, a stout figured linen manufactured in Scotland.
     [Formerly written also darnex, dornic, dorneck, etc.]
     --Halliwell. --Jamieson.
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     Note: Ure says that dornock, a kind of stout figured linen,
           derives its name from a town in Scotland where it was
           first manufactured for tablecloths.
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