n.
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from Russian krashenina colored linen
Date: 1812
: a coarse fabric used for draperies, toweling, and clothing and for strengthening joints of cased-in books
n.
Function: noun
Etymology: probably from Russian krashenina colored linen
Date: 1812
: a coarse fabric used for draperies, toweling, and clothing and for strengthening joints of cased-in books
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012