lisle thread

American  

noun

1. a fine, high-twisted and hard-twisted cotton thread, at least two-ply, used for hosiery, gloves, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of lisle thread

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

If she tried to mend it herself she would only make a mess of it—besides she hadn't any lisle thread or needles.

From The New Warden by Ritchie, Mrs. David G.

For golf club evening functions, black silk or lisle thread stockings and pumps and black knickers would be appropriate dress.

From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter

The gentlemen are clad in underwear of silk or lisle thread and suits of linen, drill or silk, and the ladies are equally coolly apparelled.

From Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom by White, Trumbull

Stout, thick-soled boots, and gloves of either silk, beaver-cloth, or lisle thread, are the most suitable.

From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence

People as well as lisle thread were a specialty of his.

From The Indiscreet Letter by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell