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grogram

/grog-ruhm/US // ˈgrɒg rəm //UK // (ˈɡrɒɡrəm) //

格罗格拉姆,格罗格,格鲁吉亚,格罗格朗

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a coarse fabric of silk, of silk and mohair or wool, or of wool, formerly in use.

Examples

  • Sir Gregory Grogram, with a great deal of earnestness, supported the Lords' amendment,—as he was in honour bound to do.

  • In truth, he thought she looked very pretty in it, better than in grogram or in linsey-woolsey, although at double the cost.

  • Admiral Vernon (18th century) was called by the sailors "Old Grog" from his habit of wearing grogram breeches.

  • He stood opposite to Amy for some moments, then said, with a smile, 'I was wrong about the grogram.

  • There must be the church, and all that; and for the rest, Amy, I don't think I shall find out whether you wear lace or grogram.'