dotted swiss

noun

See under Swiss muslin.

Origin of dotted swiss

First recorded in 1920–25

Words nearby dotted swiss

doth, dothan, doting, dotted, dotted line, dotted swiss, dotterel, dottie, dottle, dotty, doty

Definition for dotted swiss (2 of 2)

Swiss muslin

noun

a crisp, sheer muslin that is constructed in plain weave, bleached white or dyed, and often ornamented with raised dots or figures (dotted swiss), used chiefly in the manufacture of curtains and women's summer clothes.
Also called Swiss.

Origin of Swiss muslin

First recorded in 1880–85

British Dictionary definitions for dotted swiss

swiss muslin

noun

a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures

Word Origin for swiss muslin

C19: so called because it was formerly imported from Switzerland