dowlas

[ dou-luhs ]

noun

1. a coarse linen or cotton cloth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dowlas¹

1485–95; after Daoulas in Brittany; replacing late Middle English douglas, popular substitution for dowlas

Example Sentences

Reluctantly acceding, I retired to my private apartment, and commenced operations in the soap and dowlas line.

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You can swear that you didnt know her to be of finer weave than dowlas.

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Dick Dowlas falls in love with Cicely Homespun, and marries her.

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Mr. Dowlas was the negative spirit in the company, and was proud of his position.

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They were glad to see how fond of her Miss Mac-Dowlas appeared to be.

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