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baize



[ ˈbāz]



baize   
noun
[ˈbāz]

Definition of baize

: a coarse woolen or cotton fabric napped to imitate felt



Recent Examples on the Web


//Some gamblers go through elaborate rituals before casting their dice onto the green baize table.
— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Language insights into the games that people play," 22 June 2019
//Also resting face down on the green baize was a corpse.
— Darryl Levings, kansascity, "Bob Potee was KC's courtly 19th century gambling king | The Kansas City Star," 26 Jan. 2018
//But when the need takes you, just remove the baize-protecting top (in three sections) and crank a handle.
— Charlie Sorrel, WIRED, "Convertible Pool Table May Save Your Marriage," 18 May 2011


First Known Use of baize

1578, in the meaning defined above



History and Etymology for baize

Middle French baies, plural of baie baize, from feminine of bai bay-colored — more at bay



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