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Canton flannel   /kˈæntən flˈænəl/   Listen
noun
Canton flannel  n.  See Cotton flannel.



Flannel  n.  
1.
A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture.
2.
A cotton fabric with a thick nap on one side, resembling flannel (1); it is used, e. g. for underwear or sheets; also called flanellette.
3.
pl. Garments made of flannel, especially underwear.
4.
A washcloth. (Brit.)
5.
Humbug; nonsensical or evasive talk. (Brit. informal)
6.
Insincere flattery or praise. (Brit. informal)
Adam's flannel. (Bot.) See under Adam.
Canton flannel, Cotton flannel. See Cotton flannel, under Cotton.






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... of canton flannel; they are cut to fit loosely and should reach the hip. If they are prepared so as to extend to the waist at the sides, they may be held in place by a waistband, and in this way will prevent unnecessary exposure without interfering with the doctor. They ...
— The Prospective Mother - A Handbook for Women During Pregnancy • J. Morris Slemons



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