overplaid

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Definition of overplaid

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

A plaid pattern that arises from color woven into a fabric that has another, different woven texture.

“Overplaids are ideal for travel as they do not show the dirt as readily as other cloths, generally speaking.”
“As the overplaid is the dominate element of such a design, it must assert itself over the check through the strength of its color or its value.”
“The “Boyville” label in a suit means our best in fabric, stylen and tailoring details and choice quality, smooth finish all wool . . . popular diagonal weave with overplaid.”

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noun

A plaid pattern that arises from color woven into a fabric that has another, different woven texture.

“Overplaids are ideal for travel as they do not show the dirt as readily as other cloths, generally speaking.”
“As the overplaid is the dominate element of such a design, it must assert itself over the check through the strength of its color or its value.”
“The “Boyville” label in a suit means our best in fabric, stylen and tailoring details and choice quality, smooth finish all wool . . . popular diagonal weave with overplaid.”

verb

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From over- + plaid.

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