[ 'krɪn(ə)lɪn ]
■ noun
1》 historical a stiffened or hooped petticoat worn to make a long skirt stand out.
2》 a stiff fabric made of horsehair and cotton or linen thread, used for stiffening petticoats or as a lining.
Origin
C19: from Fr., formed irregularly from L. crinis 'hair' + linum 'thread'.