"Buckram" is a word in ENGLISH
Stiff; precise.
A plant. See Ramson.
To strengthen with buckram; to make stiff.
Made of buckram; as, a buckram suit.
A coarse cloth of linen or hemp, stiffened with size or
glue, used in garments to keep them in the form intended, and for
wrappers to cover merchandise.
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Following some duty overseas, the officers at the Fort were planning a welcome home party and dance for the unit. Being an all male combat force, they decided to request coeds from some of the surrounding colleges to attend. The Captain called Vassar and was assured by the Dean that arrangements could be made to send over a dozen of their most trustworthy students. The Captain hesitated, then said, "Would it also be possible to send a dozen or so of the other kind?"
A sort of fine buckram.
Read the complete definitionA broad-leaved species of garlic (Allium ursinum), common in European gardens; -- called also buckram.
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