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English
Etymology
After the city of Manchester (England), once an important centre for the manufacture of cotton textile goods.
Pronunciation
Noun
manchester (plural manchesters)
- (obsolete) A type of cotton fabric, or a piece of clothing made from such fabric.
1777, Frances Burney, Journals & Letters, Penguin, published 2001, page 76:Betsy, as Muslin, had a very showy striped pink and white Manchester, pink shoes, red Ribbons in abundance and a short Apron.
- (Australia, New Zealand, uncountable) Household linen.
2003 September 24, Thomas 'bacco|007' Baxter, “lyrics in song in K-Mart ad”, in aus.tv (Usenet):Target www.target.com.au has an extensive range of quality on-trend fashionable apparel and accessories, the latest designs in homewares, including manchester, bed linen and décor, cosmetics, fragrances, health and beauty products and a full range of toys, games and entertainment.
Translations
Swedish
Etymology
From the city Manchester.
Noun
manchester c
- corduroy (textile)
Declension
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