Dimity
/ˈdɪmɪti/noun
A durable cotton fabric, usually woven with raised stripes or patterns.
Did you know?Dimity is one of those textile words whose exact early path is murky, but it’s widely traced through French and possibly Greek influence, showing how fabric names often traveled with trade, fashion, and prestige.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
dimite
“A kind of cloth or fabric, especially a strong woven textile.”
16th Century
French
dimité
“A textile term in French, likely referring to a patterned or figured cloth.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
dimitus
“A proposed intermediary form sometimes cited in older etymological discussions, though the ultimate origin is uncertain.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δίμιτος (dímitos)
“Two-threaded; woven with two threads, often cited as the likely source behind the word’s textile sense.”
Modern English
English
dimity
“A cotton cloth with a raised pattern, used for dresses and household textiles.”