'Swans-down' definitions:

Definition of 'Swans-down'

From: GCIDE
  • Swan's-down \Swan's"-down`\, or Swans-down \Swans"-down`\, n.
  • 1. The down, or fine, soft feathers, of the swan, used on various articles of dress. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A fine, soft, thick cloth of wool mixed with silk or cotton; a sort of twilled fustian, like moleskin. [1913 Webster]
  • Swan's-down cotton. See Cotton flannel, under Cotton. [1913 Webster]