lutestring
Americannoun
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a silk fabric of high sheen, formerly used in the manufacture of dresses.
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a narrow ribbon finished with a high gloss.
noun
Etymology
Origin of lutestring
1655–65; by folk etymology < French lustrine < Italian lustrino. See luster 1, -ine 1
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Charles Townshend, who succeeded Holland as paymaster, called it "a lutestring ministry, fit only for summer wear"; Pitt was expected to supply one of more durable material before the winter.
From The Political History of England - Vol. X. The History of England from the Accession of George III to the close of Pitt's first Administration by Reginald Lane Poole
My wedding gown was white lutestring, full trimmed with old lace.
From Spinning-Wheel Stories by Louisa May Alcott
Such a lovely bonnet, Unity!—and your blue lutestring!
From Lewis Rand by Mary Johnston
She is to be married in a delicate white satin, and has a monstrous pretty brocaded lutestring for the second day.
From The Contrast by Montrose Jonas Moses
In its original state, it was lined with a rose-coloured lutestring, with a flounce of the same about a quarter deep.
From Notes and Queries, Number 68, February 15, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by George Bell
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