petersham

[ pee-ter-shuhm, -sham ]

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.

petersham

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of petersham¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of petersham¹

C19: named after Viscount Petersham (died 1851), English army officer

Example Sentences

Of Petersham, which adjoins Ham Common, little or nothing can be seen from the river.

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Aug. 25th, Katharin was taken home from nurse Garret 17 of Petersham, and weaned at home.

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In other cases the belt matches the full bodice, and is of moiré or Petersham ribbon.

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When sixteen years of age he began business as a clerk in a country store at Petersham, and there remained five years.

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In August, 1864, they removed to their present farm in Petersham.

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