n. 1 a stiffened or hooped petticoat formerly worn to make a long skirt stand out. 2 a stiff fabric of horsehair etc. used for linings, hats, etc.
[ F f. L crinis hair + linum thread ]
n. 1 a stiffened or hooped petticoat formerly worn to make a long skirt stand out. 2 a stiff fabric of horsehair etc. used for linings, hats, etc.
[ F f. L crinis hair + linum thread ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012