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

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.

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.

The gentlemen are clad in underwear of silk or lisle thread and suits of linen, drill or silk, and the ladies are equally coolly apparelled.

From Our War with Spain for Cuba's Freedom by White, Trumbull

Some gray lisle thread gloves and a rich Paisley shawl completed my toot a sembly.

From Samantha at the St. Louis Exposition by Holley, Marietta

If she tried to mend it herself she would only make a mess of it—besides she hadn't any lisle thread or needles.

From The New Warden by Ritchie, Mrs. David G.