king's blue
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of king's blue
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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So it is no unusual sight to see Amish women wearing dresses of such colors as forest green, royal purple, king’s blue or garnet.
From Amanda — a Daughter of the Mennonites by Anna Balmer Myers
Emma McChesney drew from the rack a skirt of king's blue satin messaline and held it at arm's length.
From Roast Beef, Medium by Edna Ferber
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