paduasoy
a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.
a garment made of this.
Origin of paduasoy
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How to use paduasoy in a sentence
The white “paduasoy” figured again in the letters, with almost as much vigour as before.
Cranford | Elizabeth Cleghorn GaskellThe chevalier would then brush away the snuff which had settled in the folds of his waistcoat or his paduasoy breeches.
An Old Maid | Honore de BalzacThen she drew closer about her the cloak of gray paduasoy lined with yellow and held by carved clasps of polished marcasite.
Sir Christopher | Maud Wilder GoodwinThe wife of Goldsmith's Vicar was proud of her crimson paduasoy (the silk had given its name to a garment).
The Mother of Washington and Her Times | Sara Agnes Rice Pryor“Here it is,” answered Sally, lifting a fold of the pink paduasoy on which a small spot showed darkly.
Peggy Owen and Liberty | Lucy Foster Madison
British Dictionary definitions for paduasoy
/ (ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ) /
a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc
a garment made of this
Origin of paduasoy
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