1. A sturdy cotton fabric, typically yellowish or buff-colored, originally made in Nanjing, China.
Usage: Also spelled 'nankeen'; Historically important textile
2. Trousers or breeches made from nankin fabric.
Usage: Often used in plural form

Examples

• The merchant imported bolts of nankin from China in the 18th century.
• He wore nankin trousers that were durable and practical for outdoor work.
• The fabric's natural buff color made nankin popular for summer clothing.
• Colonial traders valued nankin for its strength and affordability.
• The museum displayed a pair of antique nankin breeches from the 1800s.