velure

velure
/veuh loor"/, n., v., velured, veluring.
n.
1. velvet or a substance resembling it.
2. a hatter's pad of velvet, plush, or the like for smoothing or dressing silk hats.
v.t.
3. to smooth or dress (a hat) with a velure.
[1580-90; by alter. < MF velour VELOUR; see -URE]

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