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

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lisle thread

There hadn't been a better one there, and she had silk stockings while most of the girls had clumsy cotton ones, or at best lisle thread.

From Rough-Hewn by Canfield, Dorothy

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 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.

Her ankles were covered with lisle thread hose, not homespun cotton, like she wore when Wade first saw her.

From The Nightrider's Feud by McConnell, Walter C.

Stout, thick-soled boots, and gloves of either silk, beaver-cloth, or lisle thread, are the most suitable.

From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence