Caschielawis

/ˌkæʃiːəˈleɪwɪs/ noun

Definition

A woolen textile or plaid fabric made by Scottish Highlanders, possibly a specific weave pattern (very rare/archaic).

Etymology

Possibly from Scottish Gaelic or Scots, though the exact origin is obscure—may relate to a specific place name or weaver's designation.

Kelly Says

This is such an obscure word that even etymology is uncertain—it appears in very old textile records but has mostly vanished from modern English, a ghost word from Scottish industrial history!

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