The Forgotten Fashion of Baggywrinkle Fabric

Baggywrinkle is a word that was used in the 17th and 18th centuries to describe a type of wrinkled or creased fabric, particularly silk or velvet. The term is now largely obsolete, but it is still found in some historical texts and literature from that time period.

The word "baggywrinkle" is derived from the Middle English words "bagge" (meaning "bag" or "pouch") and "wrinkle" (meaning "crease" or "fold"). Together, the word suggests a fabric that is wrinkled or creased in a way that resembles a bag or pouch.

In modern times, the term "baggywrinkle" has been used as a metaphor for something that is old-fashioned or out of style, perhaps because the type of fabric it originally described is no longer commonly worn. However, the word still retains its historical significance and can be found in some contexts where period accuracy is important.