Dornock

Dornock
Dornick Dor"nick, or Dornock Dor"nock, n. A coarse sort of damask, originally made at Tournay (in Flemish, Doornick), Belgium, and used for hangings, carpets, etc. Also, a stout figured linen manufactured in Scotland. [Formerly written also {darnex}, {dornic}, {dorneck}, etc.] --Halliwell. --Jamieson. [1913 Webster]

Note: Ure says that dornock, a kind of stout figured linen, derives its name from a town in Scotland where it was first manufactured for tablecloths. [1913 Webster]


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