duffle
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a coarse heavy woolen fabric
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a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
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Duffel (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdʏfəl] (listen)) is a municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp.
The municipality comprises only the town of Duffel proper. On 1 January 2020, Duffel had a total population of 17,664. The total area is 22.71 km² which gives a population density of 778 inhabitants per km².
The area is namegiver to a certain type of coarse woolen cloth manufactured in this area from the 11th century, mainly used to make blankets, outdoor (army) coats and tot bags. Duffel again became a household name during and after World War II, in the meaning of a certain coat, designed with toggle-and-tow fastening and large hood.The etymology of Duffel is from dubro and locus, from the Gaulish dubrum, dubron – water.
In 1836, the Duffel railway station opened on the Brussels-North to Antwerp railway line.duffle meaning & definition 3 of duffle.
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A duffle is a cylindrical bag made from cloth or other fabric, typically with a drawstring closure at the top. It is often used for carrying heavy items or used for travel. The term duffle originates from Duffel, a town in Belgium where the thick cloth used to make the bag originated.
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