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| Processed by: | goldyn_chyld (2012-12-10 21:26:23 UTC) |
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<< review queue entry 43802 - submitted by 'richwarm' >> Tw pr. [fa4 lan2 rong2] from FE and Dr.eye The word "flannel" supposedly comes from "Flanders" N ~ 法兰绒 [fǎlánróng] 1. 名 用优质毛织成、一般两面都有绒面的织物，适宜做春秋服装。由比利时法兰德斯人创制，故称(法兰：英语flannel音译)。 ... although Wp says "The origin of the word is uncertain, but a Welsh origin has been suggested as fabric similar to flannel can be traced back to Wales, where it was well known as early as the 16th century. The French term flanelle was used in the late 17th century, and the German Flanell was used in the early 18th century." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flannel |
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+ 法蘭絨 法兰绒 [fa3 lan2 rong2] /flannel (loanword)/Taiwan pr. [fa4 lan2 rong2]/ |