Baize

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Baize \Baize\ (b[=a]z), n. [For bayes, pl. fr. OF. baie; cf. F.
     bai bay-colored. See {Bay} a color.]
     A coarse woolen stuff with a long nap; -- usually dyed in
     plain colors.
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           A new black baize waistcoat lined with silk. --Pepys.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  baize
       n : a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover
           gaming tables