messaline
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of messaline
Borrowed into English from French around 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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 Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
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 Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
The countess wore a beautiful gown of white messaline.
From The Automobile Girls at Palm Beach Proving Their Mettle Under Southern Skies by Crane, Laura Dent
I could write a book on the Decline and Fall of the Petticoat, beginning with the billowy white muslin variety, and working up to the present slinky messaline affair.
From Roast Beef, Medium by Ferber, Edna
That's a stylish messaline the second one's got on, all right.
From Every Soul Hath Its Song by Hurst, Fannie
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