Also coutelle, -ille. [a. F. coutil, in 13th c. keutil, f. keute, coute mattress, quilt.] A close-woven sort of canvas, used for mattresses, pillows, and in stay-making.
1853. Specif. R. Gill’s Patent No. 2374. 1. My improvements are chiefly applicable to weaving double coutelle.
1854. Specif. G. W. Reynolds’ Patent No. 644. 2. Double loom-stitched coutil.
1890. Pall Mall Gaz., 1 May, 3/2. Black sateen corsets lined with white coutil.
