Definition of Fustian

heavy cloth woven from cotton

Examples of Fustian in a sentence

Settlers used fustian to weave their clothes since it was a tough fabric that held up well.  🔊

Fustian merchants sold their cotton cloths in the middle of the market.  🔊

Heavily twilled fustian was used to weave thick blankets for the pioneers to take on their journey.  🔊

19th century workers used fustian that was woven out of cotton to make their clothing.  🔊

Using fustian to make their clothing, the women knew that their dresses would be both thick and durable.  🔊

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