| Pronunciation: | beyz | ||
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| Matching Terms: | baiza | ||
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| Definition: | [n] a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables | ||
| See Also: | cloth, fabric, material, textile | ||
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary | |||
| Definition: | \Baize\, n. [For bayes, pl. fr. OF. baie; cf. F. bai
bay-colored. See {Bay} a color.]
A coarse woolen stuff with a long nap; -- usually dyed in
plain colors.
A new black baize waistcoat lined with silk. --Pepys.
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