cavalry twill

noun

Examples of cavalry twill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For President Reagan’s inauguration in 1981, Adolfo created an ensemble for her consisting of a red wool crepe dress and red cavalry twill coat. New York Times, 29 Nov. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cavalry twill was in 1939

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“Cavalry twill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cavalry%20twill. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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