noun
- Plural of cassimere; a twilled woolen fabric, typically used for men's clothing such as suits and trousers.
Usage: Also spelled cashmere or casimere in historical contexts; cassimere is the standard modern spelling for the fabric.; Somewhat dated or formal term; more common in historical or specialized tailoring contexts.
Examples
- The tailor selected fine cassimeres for the winter collection.
- Victorian gentlemen often wore suits made from quality cassimeres.
- The shop displayed several bolts of cassimeres in dark colors.
- Cassimeres were popular fabrics in nineteenth-century menswear.
- He ordered a jacket made from imported cassimeres.