Serge
Serge , noun
[French serge, sarge, originally, a silken stuff, from Latin serica, f. or neut. plural of sericus silken. See Sericeous, Silk.]
A woolen twilled stuff, much used as material for clothing for both sexes.
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Silk serge , a twilled silk fabric used mostly by tailors for lining parts of gentlemen's coats.
Serge , noun
[French cierge.]
A large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches.