Cogware
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cogware is a noun meaning A coarse cloth of the 14th century.
Meaning
A coarse cloth of the 14th century.
More Meanings
- A coarse, narrow cloth, like frieze, used by the lower classes in the 16th century.
Example Sentences
The better quality was used for ordinary cloths, and the worst was made up into coarse cloth known as cogware and Kendal cloth, three quarters of a yard broad, and worth from 40d. to 5s. the piece. The term cogware seems to have sprung from its being sold to cogmen, the crews of the ships called cogs; but whether for their own use, or for export is not quite clear.
Word Forms
- cogwares
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cog wheel, toilinette, rougher, bier, crewel, brilliant.
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