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Where does the word ‘denim’ come from?

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Where does the word ‘denim’ come from?

It’s a simple derivative of a few words describing a kind of fabric that was made in a town in France.  A serge fabric of Nimes, France.The word DenimCheck out this site for more about the history of denim and jeans. Click here to see our jeans word tree.

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