Three-pile

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The finest and most costly kind of velvet, with a fine, thick pile. obsolete, uncountable

    "I have served Prince Florizel and in my time wore three-pile."

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"I have served Prince Florizel and in my time wore three-pile."

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