shalloon

English

Noun

shalloon (plural shalloons)

1. A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
2. (historical) A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.

References

• Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., 1989.
• Random House Webster's Unabridged Electronic Dictionary, 1987-1996.