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Define the word tweed

"Tweed" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Tweed \Tweed\, n. [Probably a corruption of twills. See
   Twill.]
   A soft and flexible fabric for men's wear, made wholly of
   wool except in some inferior kinds, the wool being dyed,
   usually in two colors, before weaving.
   [1913 Webster]

"tweed" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

tweed
     n 1: thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in
          Scotland
     2: (usually in the plural) trousers [syn: flannel, gabardine,
         white]