petersham

American  

[pee-ter-shuhm, -sham] / ˈpi tər ʃəm, -ˌʃæm /

noun

1. a heavy woolen cloth for men's overcoats and other bulky outerwear.

2. a coat or jacket made of this cloth.

3. a corded material for hatbands, the insides of belts, etc.

4. a narrow belting for the tops of skirts.

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petersham British  

/ ˈpiːtəʃəm /

noun

1. a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, button bands, etc

2. a heavy woollen fabric used esp for coats

3. a kind of overcoat made of such fabric

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Etymology

Origin of petersham

1805–15; named after Viscount Petersham (1780–1851)

Example Sentences

She stopped at the landing window, tucking the frayed end of the petersham under the frame of the buckle... they were all downstairs, liking her.

From Pointed Roofs Pilgrimage, Volume 1 by Richardson, Dorothy Miller

The most prominent feature of the dress was the immensity of the sleeves, stiffened within by strips of petersham, and standing well up from the shoulders.

From Consequences by Delafield, E. M.