[F., f. velouté velvety + -INE.] (See quot. 1884.)
1884. Knight, Dict. Mech., Suppl. 923/1. Veloutine [printed Velontine]…, a corded French fabric, with fancy wool warp and merino wool weft.
1890. Daily News, 29 May, 3/1. The chemisette is generally made of finely pleated silk, whether it be in the richest veloutine, bengaline, or ordinary surah.
