Definition

Noun: 1. A type of fabric: A durable, often waterproof cloth originally woven in Asia from silk and camel's hair, or later from goat's hair and wool. 2. A garment: An item of clothing, such as a cloak or coat, made from this fabric.

Usage and Examples

• As a fabric material:

  • The merchant imported rolls of fine camlet for the tailor.
  • Historical records show that camlet was prized for its ability to shed rain.

• As a garment:

  • He wore a heavy camlet to protect himself from the harsh winter winds.
  • In the 18th century, a camlet was a common part of a traveler's wardrobe.

Advanced Usage and Notes

• Historical Context: Camlet was a significant trade commodity along the Silk Road. The term can refer to both the material and garments made from it, with the meaning often clear from context.
• "Of camlet": A phrase used to describe something made from this fabric.
  • A cloak of camlet was found in the ancient trunk.

Variants and Related Words

• Camleteen / Camlot (n): Historical variant spellings or lighter-weight imitations of the original camlet fabric.

Synonyms

• Fabric / Cloth: Material, textile.
• Garment: Cloak, overcoat, coat. (Note: These are general synonyms; "camlet" specifies the material.)

Idioms and Phrases

(No common modern idioms feature this specific, historical word. Its use is primarily literal and descriptive.)

Noun

1. a fabric of Asian origin; originally made of silk and camel's hair
2. a garment made of camlet fabric