Buckram

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1. Noun

A coarse cloth of linen or hemp, stiffened with size or glue, used in garments to keep them in the form intended, and for wrappers to cover merchandise.

2. Noun

A plant. See Ramson.

3. Adjective

Made of buckram; as, a buckram suit.

4. Adjective

Stiff; precise.

5. Verb

To strengthen with buckram; to make stiff.

6. Noun

a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing
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