lisle thread
noun
a fine, high-twisted and hard-twisted cotton thread, at least two-ply, used for hosiery, gloves, etc.
Origin of lisle thread
1First recorded in 1850–55
- Also called lisle.
Words Nearby lisle thread
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How to use lisle thread in a sentence
The Lisle-thread gloves will last as long as the kid, and will be much better on the whole, because they will wash.
A New Atmosphere | Gail HamiltonHer gray lisle-thread gloves were new, so was her tissue veil and her straw hand-bag.
The Opened Shutters | Clara Louise BurnhamFor golf club evening functions, black silk or lisle thread stockings and pumps and black knickers would be appropriate dress.
The Complete Bachelor | Walter GermainMrs. Sieppe had on lisle-thread mits, and carried two bananas and an orange in a net reticule.
McTeague | Frank NorrisFrom lisle-thread stockings; from round, tight garters; from brilliant brass belts: Kind Devil, deliver me.
The Story of Mary MacLane | Mary MacLane
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