lustring

British  

/ ˈlʌstrɪŋ, ˈluːtˌstrɪŋ /

noun

1. a glossy silk cloth, formerly used for clothing, upholstery, etc

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Etymology

Origin of lustring

C17: from Italian lustrino, from lustro _lustre

Example Sentences

"The Major spoils my rose lustring and my orange sack makes the Justice look——" "Like suet," said Betty.

From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton

The dress which I wore was plain and simple; it was composed of pale lilac lustring.

From Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire by Robinson, Mary

He blushed with delight when he fancied he saw himself in the middle of a large office, with lustring elbow sleeves, and a pen behind his ear.

From Theresa Raquin by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

One of these caps in heavy black lustring lingered by chance in my home--worn by some forgotten ancestor.

From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse

A new white lustring sacque and petticoat lay on the bed.

From Beaux and Belles of England Mrs. Mary Robinson, Written by Herself, With the lives of the Duchesses of Gordon and Devonshire by Robinson, Mary