serge Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a twilled woolen fabric

WordNet

Serge noun
Etymology
F. serge, sarge, originally, a silken stuff, fr. L. serica, f. or neut. pl. of sericus silken. See Sericeous, Silk.
Definitions
  1. A woolen twilled stuff, much used as material for clothing for both sexes.
Serge noun
Etymology
F. cierge.
Definitions
  1. A large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches.

Webster 1913