/den"euhm/ , n.
1. a heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments.
2. a similar fabric of finer quality, for covering cushions, furniture, etc.
3. denims , ( used with a pl. v. ) a garment, esp. trousers or overalls, made of denim.
[ 1685-95; serge de Nîmes serge of NÎMES ]