noun
- Plural of drabbet; a sturdy woolen fabric, typically dull brown or gray in color, historically used for work clothes and upholstery.
Usage: archaic; textile/historical
Examples
- The tailor ordered several bolts of drabbets for the winter coats.
- Drabbets were commonly used in the 18th century for durable work garments.
- The upholsterer selected drabbets in neutral tones for the furniture.
- Historical records show that drabbets were exported from England to the colonies.