Burely

/ˈbjʊɹli/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or made of burel; rough, coarse, or sturdy like the woolen fabric burel.

Etymology

From burel plus -y suffix to create an adjective. This term dates to medieval descriptions of clothing and textiles.

Kelly Says

Something burely is solidly unfashionable—it's the opposite of silk or velvet, the kind of material that lasts forever because it's too tough to wear out.

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