German Word · Intermediate
Barchent
fustian, barracan, a kind of rough and dense cloth of linen and cotton
Pronunciation: /ˈbarçənt/
Meaning
fustian, barracan, a kind of rough and dense cloth of linen and cotton
Example
Es ſind am Abende des 2ten d. M. in Iſſeroda entwendet: […] 3) eine dunkelblaue mit blauſtreifigem Barchent gefuͤtterte Tuchjacke mit Knöpfen von weißem Metall; […]
On the evening of the 2nd of the month in Isseroda one has stolen: […] 3) a dark-blue fiber jacket wadded with blue-striped fustian of buttons of white metal; […]
Practice tips
- Practice Barchent out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.