berne

Etymology
From, possibly as a shortening from where this fabric was made.

Noun

 * 1)  a piece of fabric, particularly wool
 * 2)  hazing inflicted on someone by tossing into the air on a blanket
 * 3)  such a blanket itself

Etymology
. Usually explained as a corruption of, but it could instead be from a word.

Noun

 * 1) bot larva of a bot fly