(A corruption of linen and wool.) Stuff made of linen and wool mixed; light or coarse stuff.--Todd's Johnson. This article is now extensively manufactured in New England; and, among merchants, it is called linseys. The word appears to be a very old one.
He gave them coats of linsey woolsey; for, said he, that is good and warm for winter, and good and light for summer.--Bp. of Chichester, Ser.