poldavy
noun
pol·davy
\pälˈdāvē, pōl-\
variants: less commonly
poldavis
\-və̇s\Definition of poldavy
poldavies
orpoldavys
alsopoldavis
: a coarse canvas or sacking formerly used for sails especially by the British
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Origin and Etymology of poldavy
Middle English poldavy, probably from Pouldavid, locality in Finistère department, northwest France
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