paduasoy
Americannoun
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a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.
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a garment made of this.
noun
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a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc
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a garment made of this
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
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“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
"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)
She wore her best Sunday black paduasoy, and a hood over the frills of her lace cap, which was tied with whimples under her chin, fastened by a small diamond brooch.
From Bristol Bells A Story of the Eighteenth Century by Marshall, Emma
“Here it is,” answered Sally, lifting a fold of the pink paduasoy on which a small spot showed darkly.
From Peggy Owen and Liberty by Madison, Lucy Foster
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
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