lisle thread

American  

noun

1. a fine, high-twisted and hard-twisted cotton thread, at least two-ply, used for hosiery, gloves, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of lisle thread

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

For all answer Willett drew off the dainty glove of white lisle thread, took the outstretched hand of Case, wrung it, and turned in silence from the room.

From Tonio, Son of the Sierras A Story of the Apache War by Post, Charles J.

People as well as lisle thread were a specialty of his.

From The Indiscreet Letter by Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell

Full-fashioned hose are made in all shades and grades of silk and cotton, in lisle thread, and in all kinds of cashmere, merino, and woolen goods.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

For instance, already since I had had my own new things I felt that I could never bear to go back to lisle thread or cashmere stockings again.

From Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune by Onions, Mrs. Oliver

For golf club evening functions, black silk or lisle thread stockings and pumps and black knickers would be appropriate dress.

From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter