godet
Americannoun
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a triangular piece of fabric, often rounded at the top, inserted in a garment to give fullness.
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Textiles. a glass or plastic roller for guiding synthetic filaments into the centrifugal box.
noun
Etymology
Origin of godet
1570–80 for earlier sense “drinking cup”; 1870–75 godet for def. 1 < Middle French, equivalent to god- (< Germanic; see cod 2) + -et -et
Example Sentences
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He made the bespoke Grace Kelly number with a full tea length, godet skirt with hand embroidered panels.
From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2018
Ant muche neod is þ̵ ȝe neomen to ham muche ȝeme · for ȝe mahen muchel beon þurh ham i godet · ⁊ 190 iwurset.
From Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts by Hall, Joseph
The unfortunate man agreed and then the jog manjhi and godet were sent to call all the men of the neighbourhood to a meeting.
From Folklore of the Santal Parganas by Bompas, Cecil Henry
Ant muche neod is þ̵ ȝe neomen to ham muche ȝeme · for ȝe mahen muchel beon þurh ham i godet · ⁊ 190 iwurset.
From Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250 Part I: Texts by Hall, Joseph
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