shalloon

Meaning

Noun

• A fabric of tightly woven wool, mainly used for the linings of articles of clothing.
• A band for tying the tail of a wig, made of such material.
• A material used as liner in artillery rounds between the casing and propellant or bursting charge. Also used as tying for silk bags containing the propellant charge in larger guns.

Origin

• Said to have been first made at Châlons-sur-Marne in France.