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
“It felt very fresh and modern right now to create something really delicate with embroidery comprised of floral cutout faille on dainty Chantilly lace,” said Fernando Garcia, a creative director at Oscar de la Renta.
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2021
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
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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