paduasoy

[ paj-oo-uh-soi ]

noun

, plural pad·u·a·soys.

1. a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.
2. a garment made of this.

paduasoy

/ ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ /

noun

1. a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc
2. a garment made of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of paduasoy¹

1625–35; alteration of French pou de soie (variant of poult de soie literally, pelt of silk) by association with Padua

Word History and Origins

Origin of paduasoy¹

C17: changed (through influence of Padua ) from earlier poudesoy, from French pou-de-soie, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

The white “Paduasoy” figured again in the letters, with almost as much vigour as before.

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The chevalier would then brush away the snuff which had settled in the folds of his waistcoat or his paduasoy breeches.

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Then she drew closer about her the cloak of gray paduasoy lined with yellow and held by carved clasps of polished marcasite.

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The wife of Goldsmith's Vicar was proud of her crimson paduasoy (the silk had given its name to a garment).

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“Here it is,” answered Sally, lifting a fold of the pink paduasoy on which a small spot showed darkly.

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