Raines
Raines (noun) means a fine linen fabric once imported into England from France. Example: “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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Wealthy households once prized tablecloths made of _____.
Etymology
From the name of the French city of Reims, where the fabric was originally woven.
Rhymes for Raines
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What does “Raines” mean?
The word “Raines” means a fine linen fabric once imported into England from France. In plain terms, an old term for a fine linen cloth, named after the French city where it was made.
How do you pronounce “Raines”?
“Raines” is pronounced raynz (/ɹeɪnz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Raines” in a sentence?
Here is “Raines” used in a sentence: “Wealthy households once prized tablecloths made of raines.”
What part of speech is “Raines”?
“Raines” is a noun.
Where does the word “Raines” come from?
The word “Raines” comes from French. From the name of the French city of Reims, where the fabric was originally woven.