Definitions for nainsookˈneɪn sʊk, ˈnæn-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
nain•sookˈneɪn sʊk, ˈnæn-(n.)
a fine, soft cotton fabric, used for underwear and infants' wear.
Category: Textiles
Origin of nainsook:
1780–90; < Hindi nainsukh
Princeton's WordNet
nainsook(noun)
a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies
Wiktionary
nainsook(Noun)
A soft, fine muslin, sometimes used to make baby clothes
Webster Dictionary
Nainsook(noun)
a thick sort of jaconet muslin, plain or striped, formerly made in India
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