nun's veiling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nun's veiling
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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After all what can you expect if you go out to dinner in the same nun's veiling frock you wore when you were confirmed, with the tucks let down and the collar taken out?
From Nightfall by Pryde, Anthony
Thursday evening, dinner number two, and evening of wedding day, our bridesmaids' toggery must suffice; Friday, dinner number three, those blue nun's veiling dresses will appear and charm the eyes.
From A Life For a Love A Novel by Meade, L. T.
"Oh, Mademoiselle!" remonstrated Felicie, adjusting the ruffle in the neck of the white nun's veiling over her arm.
From Five Little Peppers Midway by Sidney, Margaret
To this list of woolen goods may be added the crape cloth with crinkled, rough surface, nun's veiling, flannel which is woven in a variety of ways, broadcloth, wool canvas, and poplins.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
"You won't be too conspicuous," said her mother; adding slowly, "you might wear the nun's veiling well enough as you haven't any part in the play, Polly," and she scanned the rosy face keenly.
From Five Little Peppers Midway by Sidney, Margaret
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