paduasoy

American  

[paj-oo-uh-soi] / ˈpædʒ u əˌsɔɪ /

noun

plural

paduasoys

1. a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.

2. a garment made of this.

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paduasoy British  

/ ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ /

noun

1. a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc

2. a garment made of this

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Etymology

Origin of paduasoy

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

Example Sentences

“Try it on,” suggested Kit, seeing that Judith could scarcely take her eyes from a bright peacock blue paduasoy.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare

Her black paduasoy gown, full at the waist and only touching her ankles, was covered with a spotless white apron with deep pockets.

From Bristol Bells A Story of the Eighteenth Century by Marshall, Emma

"And yet Master Winslow weareth cambric ruffs on occasion, and his dame hath a paduasoy kirtle and mantle, and so had Mistress Carver, and some others of our company."

From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

“La!” spoke Betty, arranging the folds of her paduasoy gown complacently, “when a man is so remiss as to forget the refreshments one must dare.”

From Peggy Owen and Liberty by Madison, Lucy Foster

If it were not such a waste of goods she would make over her paduasoy coat for Fifine, for she loved to see a small child very fine of attire.

From The Story of Old Fort Loudon by Murfree, Mary Noailles