10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARMOZEEN»
Discover the use of
armozeen in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
armozeen and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Fairchild Books Dictionary of Textiles
∞armozeen See armozine. ∞armozine (armazine, armozeen) An obsolete,
heavy, French taffeta or corded silk fabric, generally black. Used prior to and
during the 18th century for dresses, waistcoats, vestments, and mourning. armure
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2
Trade, Diplomacy and Cultural Exchange: Continuity and ...
He too brought with him a large quantity of silk fabric (such as velvet, damask,
armozeen, satin and camlet), as well as gold and silver. He had about 550
Flemish pounds in cash. We do not know the precise identity of his 'Oostland'
customers, ...
3
Journal of the Royal United Service Institution, Whitehall Yard
Oct. 25th, 1811-—continued. ,5 s. d. To Use of best velvet Paul with Tassles 0 18
o ,, Use of 13 best Cloaks for Mourners o 19 6 ,, 6 fine armozeen Scarves for Pall
Bearers, at 40s. 12 0 o ;, 6 fine armozeen Hat bands for do., at 16s. 6d. 4 19 0 , ...
To Use of best velvet Paul with Tassles ,, Use of 13 best Cloaks for Mourners ,, 6
fine armozeen Scarves for Pall Bearers, at 40s. ... ,, 6 fine armozeen Hat bands
for do., at 16s. 6d ,, 5 pair of silk Gloves for do., at 5s. 6d ,, 1 pair of do., outsize ... ,
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Hobson-Jobson: The Anglo-Indian Dictionary
The name suggests derivation from Ormus. [The Draper's Diet, defines "
Armozeen, a stout silk, almost invariably black. It is used for hatbands and scarfs
at funerals by those not family mourners. Sometimes sold for making clergymen's
gowns.
Henry Yule, Arthur Coke Burnell, 1996
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On the eighteenth century as a category of Asian history: ...
Therefore the length of armozeen was shorter by one-third than those specially
made for Japan.33 Most probably, cotton was supplied in Batavia as a substitute
for the silk from Bengal, resulting in an extraordinarily large sale of cotton.
Léonard Blussé, F. S. Gaastra, 1998
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The Deshima Diaries: Marginalia, 1700-1740
165 Gen'eimon told me that only two gowns could be made from one of these
pieces of armozeen, whereas usually three gowns could made out of a piece of
armozeen. I fear the armozeen will not fetch high prices. 166 Keijser has been ...
Paul van der Velde, Rudolf Bachofner, 1992
8
Foyle's further philavery: a cornucopia of lexical delights
a cornucopia of lexical delights Christopher Foyle. armozeen $»>This Japanese
word is pronounced 'uh-raA-mi', with the stress on the second syllable. arcane.
adjective 1 mysterious; secret; known only by a few 2 difficult to understand ...
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La Belle assemblée: or, Bell's court and fashionable magazine
The Otaheitan pelisse, a rare and rich article, still maintains its admired station
amongst those of highest rank. The bridal spencer of white Armozeen silk, with
satin maneherons, and finished down the front with Brandenbourgs, has' just
issued ...
10
The Writings of George Washington from the Original ...
Armozeen, order, 339. Arms, return, 59; royal, for provincials, 59, 6t, 70, 7t, 80;
lack, supply, 88, 90, 123, 202, 206, 210, 221, 222; repairs, smiths, 90, 180, 202,
219, 224, 225, 233; inspection, In; marking, :12; practice, :13, 180; recovery from
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George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson, 1769
