A fabric with a woven pattern similar to damask, typically with a subtle sheen or finish.
From French damassé, past participle of damascer meaning 'to damask'; represents the French adaptation of the Damascus-derived technique into textile terminology.
This French spelling reminds us that luxury fabrics were named and traded through French courts—the word actually traveled through France before reaching English!
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