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Definitions for nainsook
ˈneɪn sʊk, ˈnæn-nain·sook
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Princeton's WordNet
nainsooknoun
a soft lightweight muslin used especially for babies
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nainsooknoun
A soft, fine muslin, sometimes used to make baby clothes
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Nainsook
Nainsook is a soft, fine, lightweight form of muslin. Muslin encompasses a broad range of fabrics of varying weight and fineness, but is always a plain weave, cotton fabric. The word 'nainsook' is first documented in 1790, and derives from the Hindi word nainsukh, which literally means "eye's delight".Nainsook was often used to make babies' clothing or lingerie at least until the 1920s. Nainsook cotton was also often used to make bias tape in the 1950s and 1960s.
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nainsook
Nainsook is a lightweight, soft cotton fabric that is often used to make lingerie, infant clothing, and handkerchiefs. It is typically woven in a plain or twill weave and has a smooth or slightly textured surface. The term 'nainsook' originated from the Hindi words 'nainsukh' which literally means 'eye pleasure'.
Webster Dictionary
Nainsooknoun
a thick sort of jaconet muslin, plain or striped, formerly made in India
Etymology: [Nainsukh, a valley in Kaghan.]
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Nainsook
Nainsook is a fine, soft muslin fabric, often used to make babies' clothing. Nainsook Cotton was often used to make Bias Tape in the 50's and 60's.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Nainsook
nān′sōōk, n. a kind of muslin like jaconet, both plain and striped. [Hind.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of nainsook in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of nainsook in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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