Baize

baze'bayz'1 syllable
🇫🇷French
Creative

MEANING

A coarse woolen cloth

ORIGIN

French

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Old French 'baise', meaning a type of cloth

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used to cover gaming tables due to its durability

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in the 17th century for covering billiard tables

🌐Middle English
Smooth

MEANING

To kiss

ORIGIN

Middle English

ETYMOLOGY

From Middle English 'baisen', derived from Latin 'basiare'

CULTURAL NOTES

Less common usage in modern English

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in medieval times as a common term for kissing

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Baize - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations