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I . fus·tian [ˈfʌstiən, Am -tʃən] N (cloth)

fustian

II . fus·tian [ˈfʌstiən, Am -tʃən] ADJ

1. fustian (of fustian cloth):

fustian

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2. fustian fig pej (pompous):

fustian

pompös pej

fustian

bombastisch pej

fustian phrases

groß pej

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English

A haberdasher would retail small wares, the goods of the peddler, while a mercer would specialize in linens, silks, fustian, worsted piece-goods and bedding. en.wikipedia.org

This was built as a fustian mill and was used for shirt manufacture between 1906 and 1959, and for pyjamas from 1960 to 1998. en.wikipedia.org

Fustian cutting mill built in 1913, named because it had 13 steps and 13 windows but it would have tempted providence to change it. en.wikipedia.org

Fustian complains as well that authors are denied stagings because of these entertainments, and, as well, that playhouse managers would steal plays from their authors. en.wikipedia.org

When tarifs were removed in the 1860s, the empty mills were converted to fustian cutting. en.wikipedia.org

The town's growth was given further impetus in 1620 with the start of fustian weaving. en.wikipedia.org

When the tarifs were removed in the 1860s, the empty mills moved over to fustian cutting. en.wikipedia.org

Clergymen, civil servants and other worthies translated the poet's crystalline cantos into pious fustian, full of cod moral sobriety. www.independent.co.uk

It continued in common use in the cotton and fustian industry until about 1810. en.wikipedia.org

Workers' cottages from the fustian-cutting industry have survived. en.wikipedia.org

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