[f. BEAVER1; after velvet-een.] A cotton twilled cloth, in which the warp is drawn up into loops, forming a pile, which is left uncut, whereas in velvet it is cut.
1827. Hull Advertiser, 7 Dec., 2/2. Fustians, Beaverteens, Moleskins, and Velveteens.
1872. Echo, 27 Sept. Velveteens striped with beaverteen … make a very lady-like petticoat.
