1. A sheer fabric made of silk and wool or cotton, typically used for dresses and veils; also called barege.
Usage: archaic; textile/fashion term; often used in plural form

Examples

• The Victorian lady wore a dress made of fine bareges that caught the light beautifully.
• Bareges were popular in the 19th century for their delicate, translucent appearance.
• The veil was crafted from imported bareges, a luxurious fabric of the era.
• She selected bareges for the summer gown because of its lightweight quality.