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Piece-goods

noun

/ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

textiles, fabrics, cloth materials

ready-made garments

cotton piece-goods, silk piece-goods, wholesale piece-goods

A sudden important development or achievement that makes progress possible.

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

Careful and persistent work or effort; the quality of working carefully and with effort.

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.

a secret political clique or faction