nainsook
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nainsook
1780–90; < Urdu, Hindi nainsukh, equivalent to nain the eye + sukh pleasure
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A nainsook is a jacconet bleached and finished soft.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 5 "Cosway" to "Coucy" by Various
The striped and plaid nainsook are used for the same purposes.
From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by William H. (William Henry) Dooley
She had turned on the electric light above her head and had, seemingly, been working at some diminutive garment of nainsook and lace.
From Jan and Her Job by L. Allen (Lizzie Allen) Harker
Her eyes wandered over the little blue frock—simple but of the best materials—over the white “tire” of a delicate plaided nainsook, trimmed with Valenciennes lace, the string of blue Venetian beads, the soft, carefully-fitted shoes.
From Maida's Little Shop by Inez Haynes Gillmore
Nina’s gown was of white nainsook ruffled to the waist with lace, and very full.
From A Daughter of the Vine by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton
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