LL-L "Etymology" 2011.12.11 (01) [EN]

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From: Hellinckx Luc luc.hellinckx at gmail.com
 Subject: LL-L "Etymology"

Beste Leeglanners,

Now that nights are starting to get colder, I was wondering what the origin
of the word "flannel" (as in flannel sheets) could be. The name of a fabric
often refers to the place where it was invented, but in the case of
"flannel" a solid etymological basis seems to be lacking. It seems though
that Wales played a role in the development, and since Flemish weavers
settled down in that area earlier on, it got me thinking that the word
"Flan-ders" may have been influential. I do realise it's a far stretch
though from "Flan-ders" to "flannel".

Any ideas?

Kind greetings,

Luc Hellinckx, Halle, Belgium
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