1. Plural of longcloth; a fine, plain-woven cotton fabric, typically white or off-white, used for clothing and household textiles.
Usage: Chiefly historical or textile industry; Often used in the context of traditional or vintage textiles

Examples

• The antique shop displayed bolts of longcloths from the 19th century.
• Longcloths were popular for making undergarments and bed linens in the Victorian era.
• The textile museum's collection included several samples of fine longcloths.
• She purchased several yards of longcloth to make traditional aprons.
• Historical records show that longcloths were among the most commonly traded fabrics in colonial America.