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serge

serge \'s*rj\ n [ME sarge, fr. MF, fr. (assumed) VL sarica, fr. L serica, 
   fem]. of sericus silken - more at SERICEOUS : a durable twilled fabric 
   having a smooth clear face and a pronounced dia gonal rib on the front and 
   the back