Where does “percale” come from?
percale (English) comes from French percale, from Persian پرگاله — particle; patch, percale.
percale (English): A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton,...
Definitions
- A fine, closely woven fabric, made from cotton,...
Ancestry of “percale”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | percale | percale |
| 2 | Persian | پرگاله | particle; patch, percale |