Ratteen
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This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Ratteen
Ratteen. [From Ger. ratee, honey comb] A cheap coarse woolen cloth resembling frieze in outward appearance; it is chiefly employed for coat and overcoat linings. A thinner quality is called rattinet.
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