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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

cut light check suit

i read a phrase in a book of Maxim Gorky, it was "cut light check suit". As i searched from the internet ,i found that "check suit" is a type of fabric but i couldn't find the meaning of the "cut light". Do you have any idea?
  

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AnonymousDo you have any idea?
What are the words before 'cut'?
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Hi

I think it would be a suit that is lightweight and suitable for warm weather. You might wear it without buttoning it - or maybe just one button. It would probably be quite close-fitting

Here is one ...

Dave

http://www.ahfashion.com/Summer_Suit/2821
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I was thinking that it might be something like a "fashionably-cut light check suit", Dave.
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Hi

I understand. As in ...

- Have you got a light, mac?

- No, but I've got a dark brown overcoat

Dave :-)
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Hi

Actually, being serious, you may be right

I think the suit that I've indicated is probably slim-cut and light gray

Your comment was correct

Best regards to you, Dave
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