Flannel
Flannel (flan"nel) , noun
[French flanelle, compare Old French flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); from Welsh gwlanen flannel, from gwlan wool; prob. akin to English wool. Compare Wool.]
1.
A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. — Shakespeare
2.
a cotton fabric with a thick nap on one side, resembling flannel{1}; it is used, e. g. for underwear or sheets; also called flannelette.
3.
garments made of flannel, especially underwear.
4.
a washcloth. [British]
5.
humbug; nonsensical or evasive talk. [British informal]
6.
insincere flattery or praise. [British informal]