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.]
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 Penrose, Margaret
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
Julia Graham, a rather stout, pleasant-faced young woman in pink messaline, bowed to Miriam.
From Grace Harlowe's First Year at Overton College by Flower, Jessie Graham [pseud.]
The saleswoman came forward with a pale green messaline.
From Blue Bonnet in Boston or, Boarding-School Days at Miss North's by Goss, John
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