paduasoy

American  

[paj-oo-uh-soi] / ˈpædʒ u əˌsɔɪ /

noun

paduasoys plural

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

"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)

“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

But, mark my words, Patricia, there will be something wrong with my paduasoy petticoat, or Charette will not have sent the proper tale of green stockings or Holland smocks.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

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