subs. (common).—An umbrella; specifically one of this material. For synonyms, see MUSHROOM.
1868. M. E. BRADDON, The Trail of the Serpent, Bk. I., ch. vii. Mr. Peters therefore took immediate possession by planting his honest GINGHAM in a corner of the room.
1889. The Sportsman, 2 Feb. It would really put a premium on the many little mistakes of ownership concerning GINGHAMS at present so common.
