Fulling
/ˈfʊlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A historical process in textile manufacturing involving cleansing and thickening woolen cloth, noted in legal contexts related to trade regulation and property rights.
The contract specified the quality of fulling required for the woolen fabric supplied.
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Commentary
Fulling is mainly relevant in legal settings concerning regulation of textile industries and historical trade practices; modern legal use is rare.
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