Rĕp1, a.
a. [Probably a corruption of rib.] Formed with a surface closely corded, or of a cord-like appearance;—applied to a certain style of dry goods; as, rep-silk, rep-worsted, and the like.
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a. [Probably a corruption of rib.] Formed with a surface closely corded, or of a cord-like appearance;—applied to a certain style of dry goods; as, rep-silk, rep-worsted, and the like.
n. A kind of stuff having a surface appearing as if made of small cords.