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tweed

Definition

  • noun: a rough, woolen cloth that is woven with different colored threads
  • noun: a rough woolen fabric made usually in twill weaves and used especially for suits and coats
  • often used before another noun

Examples

  • The elderly professor was always seen in his 'tweeds'.

  • a skirt made of 'tweed'

  • a 'tweed' jacket/suit

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) "The History of My Skin," by Charles Simms. You patronizing me, peewee? Hmm? You givin' me that old prep school palaver? Baird School! A bunch of runny-nosed snots in tweed jackets all studyin' to be George Bush. Well... I believe President Bush went to Andover, Colonel. You sharpshootin' me, punk? (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman