flanel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fla"nel noun
Etymology
F. flanelle, cf. OF. flaine a pillowcase, a mattress (?); fr. W. gwlanen flannel, fr. gwlan wool; prob. akin to E. wool. Cf. Wool.
Definitions
  1. A soft, nappy, woolen cloth, of loose texture. Shak.

Webster 1913