noun
- fine woolen fabrics with a twill weave, typically used for clothing
Usage: archaic; textile industry
Examples
- The tailor displayed bolts of kerseymeres in various colors.
- Kerseymeres were popular for making gentlemen’s coats in the 18th century.
- The merchant imported fine kerseymeres from England.
- Her dress was made from a beautiful blue kerseymere.
- The mill specialized in producing high-quality kerseymeres.