byrls

/bɜrlz/
noun
  1. A type of coarse woolen cloth used in medieval times for making garments.
    • The knight's tunic was made of thick byrls to withstand the cold.
    • Medieval peasants often wore tunics of byrls because it was durable and cheap.
    • In the museum, they displayed a cloak woven from ancient byrls.
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