noun
- Plural of nainsook; a soft, lightweight cotton fabric with a smooth finish, often used for clothing and bedding.
Usage: Chiefly British; Often used in historical or traditional textile contexts
Examples
- The antique shop displayed bolts of nainsooks in various pastel colors.
- Victorian-era garments were often made from fine nainsooks.
- She selected nainsooks for the baby's delicate clothing.
- The nainsooks in the collection ranged from plain white to subtly patterned designs.