| Matelasse | ‖a. [ F., p.p. of matelasser to cushion, to cover as with a mattress, fr. matelas mattress. See Mattress. ] Ornamented by means of an imitation or suggestion of quilting, the surface being marked by depressed lines which form squares or lozenges in relief; |
| Matelasse | ‖ n. A quilted ornamented dress fabric of silk or silk and wool. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] |