English Explanatory Dictionary

baize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thick, soft, usually woolen cloth resembling felt; often colored green and used for coverings on card tables, billiard and snooker tables, etc.
  2. A coarse woolen material with a long nap; usually dyed in plain colors.
verb
  1. To cover or line with baize.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/beɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-baize.wav

Word forms

baize baizes baizing baized

Etymology

From French baies, feminine plural of adjective bai (“bay-colored”) mistaken as a singular noun.

Derived words

baize door green baize knight of the green baize
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