Serge

Noun

WORDNET DICTIONARY

Serge, n. [F. serge, sarge, originally, a silken stuff, fr. L. serica, f. or neut. pl. of sericus silken. See Sericeous, Silk.].

A woolen twilled stuff, much used as material for clothing for both sexes. [1913 Webster]

Silk serge, a twilled silk fabric used mostly by tailors for lining parts of gentlemen's coats.

Serge, n. [F. cierge.].

A large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches. [1913 Webster]

Serge, n. a durable twilled worsted etc. fabric.

Etymology

ME f. OF sarge, serge ult. f. L serica (lana): see SILK