Usage examples (31)

• – a little old man in nankeen trousers and vest, a long blue coat and ruffled shirt, leaning on his cane, for he was lame, and smiling and bowing like a true Frenchman.
• The material must be soaked in a solution of tin crystals before dipping, if a pure orange is desired, as without this the color will be a pink buff -- or "nankeen" color.
• In tight nankeen britches and a long blue-tailed coat,
• Second dress: boy's suit of nankeen, white vest, straw hat.