manchester

See also: Manchester, Manchéster, and Mánchester

English[edit]

After the city of Manchester (England), once an important centre for the manufacture of cotton textile goods.

manchester (plural manchesters)

(obsolete) A type of cotton fabric, or a piece of clothing made from such fabric. [16th–18th c.]
- 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. [from 20th c.]
- 2003 September 24, Thomas 'bacco|007' Baxter, “lyrics in song in K-Mart^[sic] ad”, in aus.tv‎^[1] (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.

cotton fabric

From the city Manchester.

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