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1 Baize
A heavy woollen cloth made from coarse warp and weft, and felted; usually dyed green or red, has a harsh feel, is loosely woven, with a long nap on both sides, and used for coverings for tables, screens, etc., 66 to 68-in. is the general width. This term was used in 1605 to specify a woollen cloth; first made in Sandwich, Colchester and Norwich in the reign of Queen Elizabeth. At Sandwich, the Walloon strangers were workers in serges, baize and flannel, and the English weavers learnt the trade from them. -
2 Brazilian Baize
A baize cloth dyed the colour of the dye obtained from Brazilwood, a kind of orange. -
3 Baique
The Flemish makers of the coarse baize fabrics used these names to denote baize of a coarse quality. -
4 Baquette
The Flemish makers of the coarse baize fabrics used these names to denote baize of a coarse quality. -
5 Bayeta De Faxuela
The name in Peru for baize. -
6 Bayetas
The Spanish name for baize. Made from coarse woollen yarns with long projecting fibres. Plain weave about 26 X 20 per inch. Used by natives of Peru, Bolivia and other South American States. Generally dyed dark colours. -
7 Bayette
The French name for the coarse baize made in Flanders known as baigue. Also a wool fabric made in plain weave and either bleached or dyed and napped one side. It is actually a coarse flannel. -
8 Bays
A cloth very similar to baize, but lighter. This is an old-time name. During the 16th and 17th centuries, varieties were known as Barnstaple Bays, Manchester Bays and Minikin Bays. -
9 Bockins
A 17th century fabric, made of all wool, and of a baize character. Usually dyed red, blue and brown, in dark shades. -
10 Booking
A 17th century fabric, made of all wool, and of a baize character. Usually dyed red, blue and brown, in dark shades. -
11 Boquin
A term for a coarse woollen baize of Spanish make. -
12 Pellon
A sort of baize, made with an extra long napped face, with a curly and glossy finish.
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