About The Word Swan's-down
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Swan's-down
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What's The Definition Of Swan's-down?
[n] down of the swan
[n] soft woolen fabric used especially for baby clothes Synonyms | Synonyms for Swan's-down: Related Terms | Find terms related to Swan's-down: See Also | cloth | down | down feather | fabric | material | swan | textile Swan's-down In Webster's Dictionary \Swan's"-down`\, or Swans-down \Swans"-down`\, n.
1. The down, or fine, soft feathers, of the swan, used on
various articles of dress.
2. A fine, soft, thick cloth of wool mixed with silk or
cotton; a sort of twilled fustian, like moleskin.
{Swan's-down cotton}. See {Cotton flannel}, under {Cotton}.
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