Henrietta


[hen-ree-et-uh] /ˌhɛn riˈɛt ə/

noun
1.
a fine wool fabric constructed in twill weave, formerly made of silk warp and worsted filling.
[hen-ree-et-uh] /ˌhɛn riˈɛt ə/
noun
1.
a female given name, form of .

fem. proper name, from French Henriette, fem. diminutive of Henri (see Henry). In late 19c. a type of light dress fabric.

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