noun
Raines
raynz
noun
1
A fine linen fabric once imported into England from France.
"Wealthy households once prized tablecloths made of raines."
How to Use Raines
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old term for a fine linen cloth, named after the French city where it was made.
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Etymology
From the name of the French city of Reims, where the fabric was originally woven.