casimere: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very Rare / ArchaicHistorical, Textile-specific, Archaic literary
Quick answer
What does “casimere” mean?
A soft, fine woollen fabric, often with a twill weave.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A soft, fine woollen fabric, often with a twill weave; a variant spelling of 'cashmere' referring to a specific type of wool or fabric.
Historically, a fine, plain- or twill-woven fabric, originally made from the wool of the Cashmere goat, but also used to refer to high-quality imitations made from other fine wool or wool blends.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The variant spelling 'casimere' is equally obsolete in both BrE and AmE, with 'cashmere' being the universal modern standard. Historical texts from both regions may contain the variant.
Connotations
The spelling 'casimere' connotes antiquity, historical trade, or literature from the 18th–19th centuries. It lacks the modern luxury brand connotations that 'cashmere' can sometimes carry.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in contemporary corpora for both variants. 'Cashmere' is the only form in current use.
Grammar
How to Use “casimere” in a Sentence
[Noun] made of/in casimerea [descriptor] casimere [garment]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “casimere” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Her gown was of the finest casimere wool, imported from the East.
American English
- He preferred a casimere vest for its unparalleled softness.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Only in historical contexts of textile trade or antiquarian auctions.
Academic
Used in historical, textile, or literary studies when quoting or describing period sources.
Everyday
Not used. Would be corrected to 'cashmere'.
Technical
Obsolete in modern textile terminology; 'cashmere' is the technical standard.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “casimere”
- Spelling it 'casimere' in modern writing; using it in contemporary contexts; pronouncing it /ˈkæsɪmɪə/ instead of the standard cashmere pronunciation.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'casimere' is an archaic spelling variant. The correct modern spelling is 'cashmere'.
Only if you are deliberately aiming for an archaic or historical stylistic effect, such as in historical fiction or when quoting an old source.
No, it refers to the same fine wool from the Cashmere goat. The difference is purely orthographic and historical.
Primarily in English texts from the 18th and 19th centuries, including novels, trade ledgers, and personal correspondence from that period.
A soft, fine woollen fabric, often with a twill weave.
Casimere is usually historical, textile-specific, archaic literary in register.
Casimere: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkaʒmɪə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkæʒmɪr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'Casi-mere' sounds like 'almost mere'—a mere, or fine, almost silk-like wool.
Conceptual Metaphor
A METONYMY for luxury and fine craftsmanship from a bygone era.
Practice
Quiz
The spelling 'casimere' is best described as: