russel

noun

rus·​sel

ˈrəsəl

plural -s

: a strong twilled woolen cloth for clothing and shoes

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ryssill, probably from Rijssel (Lille), city in northern France

First Known Use

1541, in the meaning defined above

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