a. [F. écru raw, unbleached.] The name of a color; the color of unbleached linen. Also quasi-sb.
1869. Latest News, 5 Sept., 7. White écru or maize are the shades preferred.
1884. Pall Mall Gaz., 24 Sept., 9/1. They [bridesmaids] wore dresses of pink satin and écru muslin.
