messaline
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of messaline
Borrowed into English from French around 1905–10
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Miriam, gowned in apricot messaline trimmed with silver, was in the receiving line with half a dozen other sophomores.
From Grace Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics by Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower
Elfreda was looking particularly handsome in her evening gown of golden brown messaline, trimmed with dull gold embroidery.
From Grace Harlowe's Fourth Year at Overton College by Jessie Graham [pseud.] Flower
Dorothy smiled as she turned her back and folded the messaline dress, placing it carefully in her trunk.
From Dorothy Dale in the City by Margaret Penrose
The countess wore a beautiful gown of white messaline.
From The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies by Laura Dent Crane
Corinna's Dorothy Dolores was donning a party dress of pink messaline with a panne velvet girdle.
From The Deaves Affair by Hulbert Footner
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