Definition of Fustian. Meaning of Fustian. Synonyms of Fustian

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Definition of Fustian

Fustian
Fustian Fus"tian, a. 1. Made of fustian. 2. Pompous; ridiculously tumid; inflated; bombastic; as, fustian history. --Walpole.

Meaning of Fustian from wikipedia

- Fustian is a variety of heavy cloth woven from cotton, chiefly prepared for menswear. It is also used figuratively to refer to pompous, inflated or pretentious...
- Operation Fustian was an airborne forces operation undertaken during the Allied invasion of Sicily in July 1943 in the Second World War. The operation...
- Faust is the protagonist of a classic German legend based on the historical Johann Georg Faust (c. 1480–1540). The erudite Faust is highly successful yet...
- anyone caught wearing printed or stained calico; muslins, neckcloths and fustians were exempted. It was this exemption that the Lancashire manufacturers...
- to the base fabric) between them. Both velvet and corduroy derive from fustian fabric. Corduroy looks as if it is made from multiple cords laid parallel...
- Faux leather Felt Filet/Lacis lace Fishnet Flannel Flannelette Foulard Fustian Gabardine Gannex Gauze Gazar Georgette Ghalamkar Gingham Gore-Tex Grenadine...
- need stiffness, structure, or durability. Some velveteens are a kind of fustian, having a rib of velvet pile alternating with a plain depression. Historically...
- (from French peluche) is a textile having a cut nap or pile the same as fustian or velvet. Its softness of feel gave rise to the adjective "plush" to describe...
- trading in textiles and notions) initially referred to silk, linen and fustian textiles among various other piece goods imported to England in the 12th...
- Visitors to Fustian House Lettice and Lovage is set in England. The action takes place in three primary locations: the Grand Hall of Fustian House, Wiltshire...