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An old name for the finest and most costly kind of velvet, having a fine, thick pile.

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  1. n. An old name for the finest and most costly kind of velvet, having a fine, thick pile.
  2. An old name for the finest and most costly kind of velvet, having a fine, thick pile. I have served Prince Florizel and in my time wore three-pile. Shak.
  3. An old name for the finest and most costly kind of velvet,having a fine, thick pile.I have served Prince Florizel and in my time wore three-pile. Shak.