manchester

Definition

A type of cotton fabric, or a piece of clothing made from such fabric.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "Betsy, as Muslin, had a very showy striped pink and white Manchester, pink shoes, red Ribbons in abundance and a short Apron."
• "My love of linen stems from two sources. My first proper job working in the manchester department at Target, where I learnt how to style a miniature bed into a showroom-worthy display."
• "David Jones says more than half-a-million shoppers will visit its four Victorian stores. The most popular items are Christmas decorations, women's shoes, men's shirts and manchester."