lutestring

American

[loot-string] / ˈlutˌstrɪŋ /

noun

a silk fabric of high sheen, formerly used in the manufacture of dresses.
a narrow ribbon finished with a high gloss.

lutestring British

/ ˈluːtˌstrɪŋ /

noun

textiles a variant of lustring

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Etymology

Origin of lutestring

1655–65; by folk etymology < French lustrine < Italian lustrino. See luster ¹, -ine ¹

Example Sentences

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I must console myself with private talk, and news of lace and lutestring.

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Sure you bring me those laces for which I gave you a commission in Paris, and the lutestring from my Lady Mar.' Mr. Kelly murmured a word that the laces were below, and he hoped her ladyship would be satisfied.

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From a certain rustle of her stiff lutestring gown, I guessed that the lady made some gesture of courtesy, though I cannot pretend that I saw the fact.

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Abovestairs all is confusion because Mrs. Courteen cannot make up her mind between yellow lutestring and orange silk.

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Laura had a very pretty bonnet of the finest and whitest split straw, modestly trimmed with white lutestring riband; but her companions told her that there was no existing without a dress-hat, and she was accordingly carried to Miss Pipingcord's.

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