any high-grade woolen or worsted fabric made of fine combing wool. Delaine was originally a high-quality women`s wear dress material. Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/d/26
(cap.) See · a high-quality wool of combing length often used in worsteds. · a high-grade worsted dress goods formerly in use. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/delaine