Coutille

/kuːˈtiːl/ noun

Definition

A variant or alternate spelling of 'coutil'; a strong twilled fabric used for corsetry and reinforcement.

Etymology

French variant spelling of 'coutil,' retaining the French spelling conventions; entered English alongside 'coutil' in fashion and textile terminology.

Kelly Says

Coutille and coutil are essentially the same word in different French spellings that both got adopted into English—a reminder that English borrowed heavily from French, sometimes bringing multiple versions of the same word.

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