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Corduroy was first used by kings and noblemen in France and in a few other countries in Europe. For that reason, it was called the "cloth of the king". It was used for the upper ajusted garment (pourpoint) of the king which was called in French "justaucorps". The last part of that word is pronounced "cor" and means "body". The other part of the word "...duroy" is two words in French. Those words mean "... of the king". Kings and noblemen had their pourpoint (to keep them warm) made of wide wale corduroy. Many french kings and Henry Tudor had often their pourpoint made in wide waled velvet close-fitted to the body. However the French don't use the word "corduroy" but "velours côtelé" which could be translated by the words "ribbed velvet". Only french canadians pronounce "corduroy" as french words "cor-du-roy" exactly as if they were saying "body of the king" (corps du roi). Since it was a durable fabric which could be made out of cotton, it was used for young men and workmen for a few centuries before denim became more popular in Europe and North America. Though is was made known as a fabric for kings, it became "the poor man's velvet" since it was used by workers, artists and students. Nowadays, manufacturers of corduroy use some other component with cotton so that corduroy is softer and no more a rugged fabric. It is now often used by designers for more sophisticated clothing though is it still used for work wear especially in some countries.
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Were roman roads made of cobbles?
They were made with cobble and stone. They also could be what is known as Corduroy roads as well. Corduroy roads were made of logs covered in sand, and used in low lying or swampy areas. See the links below for more information.
Who invented turnpikes and corduroy roads?
Turnpikes were developed in the 17th century, primarily in England, as a means to charge travelers for using certain roads, with tolls collected at gates. The concept of corduroy roads, constructed using logs laid perpendicular to the direction of travel, dates back to ancient times but became more widespread in the 19th century, particularly in marshy areas. While specific individuals are not credited with their invention, these road types evolved through collective advancements in civil engineering and road management.
Does history make the man or does the man make history?
Man makes history.
What is the history of synthetic history?
checkered.
What song title has the word history in it?
"The Rest is History" by LeAnn Rimes, "History of Love" by Ricky Nelson, "Makin' History" by Cliff Richard.
What were corduroy roads made out of?
corduroy
Corduroy The Bear does have two buttons on his green corduroy overalls?
Yes, Corduroy the Bear does have two buttons on his green corduroy overalls.
Who is Corduroy The Bear's mother?
There is no information in any of the Corduroy books about Corduroy having a mother.
Who is Corduroy The Bear's grandmother?
There is no information in any of the Corduroy books that tells about Corduroy having a grandmother.
How do you use a corduroy in a sentence?
Jan's corduroy shirt rubbed against her back
Who hugs Lisa from Corduroy The Bear?
Lisa likes to hug Corduroy, her pet bear in the book, Corduroy.
Is corduroy man made or natural?
corduroy is both
How many polka dots are on Corduroy The Bear's pants?
Corduroy The Bear does not wear polka dotted pants. Corduroy The Bear's pants are green corduroy overalls. However Corduroy The Bear does have two buttons on his green corduroy overalls. Mickey Mouse does have two polka dots on his red pants.
What is corduroy?
A Corduroy is an alive teddy bear and a little kid too. Corduroy The Bear is a bear that wears green corduroy overalls that wears two yellow or white buttons.
What color are Corduroy The Bear's overalls?
Corduroy the Bear has two buttons on his overalls to keep his strapsand pants up.
When was A Pocket for Corduroy created?
A Pocket for Corduroy was created in 1978.
When was Freudian Corduroy created?
Freudian Corduroy was created in 2004.
