hodden
Definition
Noun: A coarse woolen cloth, typically of a grey or brown color, originally woven by hand in Scotland and used for making clothing, especially for the lower classes.
Usage Examples
- (A coarse woolen cloth.)
- (A type of traditional Scottish textile.)
Advanced Usage
- "hodden grey": a specific shade of grey associated with this cloth.
- The soldiers were dressed in hodden grey uniforms. (A uniform made from this coarse woolen fabric.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hodden cloth (n): a synonym for the fabric itself.
- The tailor specialized in hodden cloth for outdoor wear. (The same coarse woolen material.)
Synonyms
- Tweed: a rough, woven woolen fabric, often with a pattern, also associated with Scotland.
- Worsted: a smooth, compact yarn or fabric made from long-staple wool, though less coarse than hodden.
- Homespun: cloth made or spun at home, similar in texture and simplicity to hodden.
Related Idioms
- None commonly associated with "hodden" as it is a specific, historical term.
Phrasal Verbs
- None; "hodden" is not used in phrasal verbs.