velvet (n.) Old form(s): Veluet
piece of velvet fabric
1H4 II.ii.2[Poins to Prince Hal, of Falstaff] he frets like a gummed velvet [i.e. one which wears out quickly]
MM I.ii.34[First Gentleman to Lucio] be piled, as thou art piled, for a French velvet [i.e. the best-quality velvet; with bawdy pun]
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