delaine

[ duh-leyn ]

noun

1. (initial capital letter) Delaine Merino.
2. a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds.
3. a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use.

delaine

/ dəˈleɪn /

noun

1. a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric

Word History and Origins

Origin of delaine¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of delaine¹

C19: from French mousseline de laine muslin of wool

Example Sentences

Delaine Eastin, a trailblazer who is among a handful of women ever elected to statewide office in California, has died after suffering a stroke, according to her representatives.

From Los Angeles Times

“Delaine will be remembered for her boundless intellect, infinitely compassionate spirit, sharp sense of humor, and courageous leadership in local, state, national and international realms,” said a statement released by those close to Eastin after her death on April 23.

From Los Angeles Times

Delaine Eastin was a sophomore in high school when a drama teacher urged her to try out for a part in “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Boy was I lucky! In 1990, I was a brand-new assemblywoman and Delaine took me under her wing,” said former state Sen. DeDe Alpert, who served in the state Assembly with Eastin.

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“Delaine taught us that leadership is about values and empowering the next generation to find their voice. Education was the tool to ignite change,” Gonzales said.

From Los Angeles Times