mouton en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from French mouton (“sheep”). Doublet of mutton.
Meanings
- (countable, historical) A 14th-century French gold coin, weighing about 70 grains.
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(countable, uncountable) Sheepskin processed to resemble beaver or seal fur.
The knit constructions include the knit krimmers, the brushed knit fur prints, and knit mouton.
1950, Fabric Facts, number 1, page 12:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moutons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
return to one's muttons · mouton enragé