delaine

[ duh-leyn ]

/ dəˈleɪn /

(initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.

a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.

a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.

Origin of delaine

1830–40; < French ( mousseline) de laine (muslin) of wool

Delaine must be told that the story was true, and would no doubt think himself entitled to act upon it.

Lady Merton, Colonist |Mrs. Humphry Ward
A step beside her startled her, and she looked up to see Delaine approaching.

Lady Merton, Colonist |Mrs. Humphry Ward
Delaine could see in the failing light that Anderson had grown pale.

Lady Merton, Colonist |Mrs. Humphry Ward
In the car Delaine and Philip were playing dominoes, in despair of anything more amusing.

Lady Merton, Colonist |Mrs. Humphry Ward

Elizabeth thanked him, and they chatted a little more about the arrangements and guests for the afternoon, while Delaine listened.

Lady Merton, Colonist |Mrs. Humphry Ward

delaine

/ (dəˈleɪn) /

a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric

C19: from French mousseline de laine muslin of wool