greige
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology 1
From French grège (“raw (of silk)”), from Italian (seta) greggia, “raw (silk)”, from greggio (“grey”), ultimately from Germanic roots.[1][2]
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greige (not comparable)
- (of textiles) Unfinished; not fully processed; neither bleached nor dyed.
- The rolls of greige cloth sat on the factory floor waiting to be printed.
[edit] Synonyms
- ((of textiles) unfinished): gray goods, grey goods, griege
[edit] References
- ^ Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1·1)
- ^ The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
[edit] Etymology 2
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[edit] Noun
greige (plural greiges)
- A colour between grey and beige, closely akin to taupe.
- 1943, S.J. Perelman, The Dream Department [1], page 74:
- Brilliant, sparkling reds will complement the bright, new beauty of Fall fashions and accent the subtle reserve of pale Priority beiges and greiges.
- 1959, Paint, Oil and Chemical Review vol. 122 [2], page 12:
- The August issue of Better Homes & Gardens, for example, features an article showing which accents look best with greiges and other popular colors.
- 2006, Lauri Ward, Home Therapy [3], ISBN 039953279X, page 256:
- To accessorize the server, we arranged a grouping of mahogany candlesticks in a variety of interesting shapes, a small greige-colored vase, and a platter that incorporates the colors of the candlesticks as well as the greige of the vase.
- 1943, S.J. Perelman, The Dream Department [1], page 74:
