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dim·i·ty (dĭm'ĭ-tē)  |
[Middle English demyt, from Medieval Latin dimitum, from Greek dimiton, from neuter of dimitos, double-threaded : di-, two; see di-1 + mitos, thread.]
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The noun has one meaning:
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a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern; used for bedcovers and curtains
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Dimity is a lightweight, sheer cotton fabric having at least two warp threads thrown into relief to form fine cords. It is a cloth commonly employed for bed upholstery and curtains, and usually white, though sometimes a pattern is printed on it in colors. It is stout in texture, and woven in raised patterns. Originally dimity was made of silk or wool, but since the 18th century it has been woven almost exclusively of cotton.
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Dimity is also a girls' name, which, while still uncommon, is most popular in Australia.
A dimity was a bit of draping worn by performers of the Poses Plastiques, which was an early form of strip tease. Performers wore flesh colored silk body stockings and a dimity to give the illusion of modesty.
In the Finale of Act I of The Pirates of Penzance, the Pirates sing "Pray observe the magnanimity we display to lace and dimity".
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