nainsook
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of nainsook
1780–90; < Urdu, Hindi nainsukh, equivalent to nain the eye + sukh pleasure
Vocabulary lists containing nainsook
Example Sentences
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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 Harker, L. Allen (Lizzie Allen)
"I admit the cigars are not what he's accustomed to, but I'd like to meet the fence that'll take a nainsook pinafore and a couple of bibs."
From Berry And Co. by Yates, Dornford
One was cambric, one was fine lawn or nainsook, and one of dimity.
From A Little Girl in Old New York by Douglas, Amanda Minnie
As Charlotte emerged again, attired in her nainsook gown that ended in decent frills at neck and wrist, the Judge in his turn strode into his sanctuary.
From Shadows of Flames A Novel by Rives, Amélie
Nina’s gown was of white nainsook ruffled to the waist with lace, and very full.
From A Daughter of the Vine by Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn
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