balbriggan

[ bal-brig-uhn ]

noun

1. a plain-knit cotton fabric, used especially in hosiery and underwear.

balbriggan

/ bælˈbrɪɡən /

noun

1. a knitted unbleached cotton fabric
2. often plural underwear made of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of balbriggan¹

First recorded in 1855–60; after Balbriggan, town in Ireland, where first made

Word History and Origins

Origin of balbriggan¹

C19: from Balbriggan , Ireland, where it was originally made

Example Sentences

The factory girl has taken to silk stockings and fine lingerie and the lady to Balbriggan and calico.

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Six changes of underwear—merino or wool—and a dozen balbriggan or woolen hose will be sufficient.

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James Smith, an Englishman, had cotton manufactories at Balbriggan; he wished to extend them.

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She steps over the stile and her shin defines itself through her balbriggan stocking.

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I received you letter and the pretty Balbriggan stockings, for which I thank you very much, quite safely.

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