baize.
A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
Meaning & usage
A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
A coarse woolen material with a long nap; usually dyed in plain colors.
Where this word comes from
From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.
To cover or line with baize.
Where this word comes from
From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.
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