faille
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of faille
1520–30; < Middle French, Old French; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Committing to ethical practices, Owens’ used materials such as wool, silk, and cotton faille.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023
And I did, in a resplendent bespoke Tom Ford double-faced faille cape and cardinal-like coat with a sash.
From The Guardian • May 23, 2020
Seydoux’s white-belted gown with a halter top and voluminous skirt is made of organic silk faille, crafted from a new Red Carpet Green Dress textile crafted of Tencel Luxe yarn.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2020
A picture of an enormous black-silk faille ball gown on a mannequin received more than 11,000 likes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 7, 2016
The next morning, Francie dressed in her new navy blue faille suit with the white georgette crepe blouse and her Sunday patent leather pumps.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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