tweed
Translation
tweed
Examples
He wore a classic tweed jacket.
He wore a classic tweed jacket.
Grammar Patterns
((a ~ garment)) a garment made of tweed. He bought a tweed suit.
Similar Words
Synonyms: woollen fabric, homespun
Etymology
From Scots 'tweed', a misreading of 'tweel' (twill), associated with the River Tweed in Scotland.
Memory Tips
Picture a traditional Scottish or English gentleman wearing a tweed cap.