sarplier

English

Alternative forms

  • sarpelere

Etymology

French serpillière.

Noun

sarplier (plural sarpliers)

  1. (obsolete) A coarse cloth made of hemp, used for packing goods, such as wool, hops etc.
    • 1609, John Skene, Regiam Majestatem:
      In Merchandice na Merchant sall passe over the sea, except he haue thrie Serplaiths of wooll, of hiw awin proper gudes.

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