ETYM From Tick a bed cover. Related to Ticken.
A strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers.
A strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow.
Dvonitka, (jako i gusto laneno, kudeljno i pamučno platno); Platno od tri žice, trojnik (jaka lanena, kudeljna ili pamučna tkanina) služi za posteljne stvari, radnička odela i rublje; drilih, dril.