hair·cloth
| \ ˈher-ˌklȯth
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Definition of haircloth
: any of various stiff wiry fabrics especially of horsehair or camel hair used for upholstery or for stiffening in garments
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“Haircloth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haircloth. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of haircloth was in 1500
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