Chintz, n.

(chints, 108), n. [Hind. chhínt, spotted cotton cloth, chhíntā, spot, chhíntnā, to sprinkle; Ger. zits, zitze; D. chits, sits.] Cotton cloth, printed with flowers and other devices, in a number of different colors.

Chintzes are gaudy, and engage our eyes Too much about the party-colored dyes. Swift.