per·ca·line
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Definition of percaline
: a lightweight cotton fabric
especially
: a glossy fabric used for bookbindings
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“Percaline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/percaline. Accessed 17 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of percaline was in 1888
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