TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

FUSTIAN [2 records]

Record 1 2006-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A fabric of stout twilled cotton or of cotton and low-quality wool, with a short nap or pile.

OBS

Formely [fustian was] a kind of coarse cloth made of cotton and flax.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Gros tissu du genre molleton, à armure sergée [fait] au départ en lin et laine maintenant [fait de] coton.

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 2004-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Cotton Industry
DEF

A stone, hard-wearing cloth combining a linen warp and cotton weft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Industrie cotonnière
DEF

Étoffe croisée dont la chaîne et la trame sont en coton.

OBS

Autrefois, on se servait de la futaine pour la literie et pour la fabrication des jupons et camisoles.

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: