Serge (?), n. [F. serge,
sarge, originally, a silken stuff, fr. L.
serica, f. or neut. pl. of sericus silken. See
Sericeous, Silk.] A woolen twilled stuff, much used
as material for clothing for both sexes.
Silk serge, a twilled silk fabric used mostly
by tailors for lining parts of gentlemen's coats.
Serge, n. [F. cierge.] A
large wax candle used in the ceremonies of various churches.