dimity

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Etymology 1

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From earlier dimite, from Middle English demit, demyt, from Medieval Latin dimitum, from Byzantine Greek δίμιτον (dímiton), from Ancient Greek δίμιτος (dímitos, of double thread).

Noun

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dimity (countable and uncountable, plural dimities)

  1. (dated in general use, now textiles) A light strong fabric with woven stripes or squares. [From 15th c.]
    • 1717, T. Williams, The Accomplished Housekeeper, and Universal Cook[1], page 134:
      Strain the ſoup through a piece of dimity into a clean ſaucepan, and let it ſtew till it is of the thickneſs of cream.
    • 1831, John Murphy, A Treatise on the Art of Weaving, Glasgow, page 42:
      The first of these tweels, in respect to the number of leaves, is the dimity cord, which is merely the three leafed tweel turned, a plan of which is subjoined, both for cording and treading.
    • 1840, "A Lady", The Workwoman's Guide[2], page 42:
      The drapery should always be perfectly white, of dimity, twilled muslin, or other neat strong material.
    • 2009 Fall, Rabbit Goody, Jill Mancy, Interiors: Bug Bars & Slipcovers, Early Homes, page 20,
      Period slipcovers were typically made of linen and cotton, in woven checks or striped dimities.
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Etymology 2

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Noun

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dimity (plural dimities)

  1. Alternative form of dimmity (dusk, twilight).