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poldavy

noun
pol·davy | \pälˈdāvē, pōl-\
variants: or less commonly poldavis \-və̇s \
plural poldavies or poldavys also poldavis

Definition of poldavy 

: a coarse canvas or sacking formerly used for sails especially by the British

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History and Etymology for poldavy

Middle English poldavy, probably from Pouldavid, locality in Finistère department, northwest France

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