panne
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of panne
1785–95; < French, Old French, variant of pen ( n ) e, equivalent to Medieval Latin panna, penna skin, fur, apparently special use of Latin penna feather; compare Middle High German federe kind of fur
Example Sentences
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But the designers dressed their trousers up even more by matching them with draped, panne velvet tops.
From Washington Post • Feb. 14, 2017
The audacious idea of decorating a techno fabric like neoprene showed a perverse sensibility, as did panne velvet with pleating.
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2014
Other inventive styles filled out the collection, like long panne velvet T-shirt dresses, macramé skirts and a belted wool skirt that fell in a flattering spiral of folds over the hips.
From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2011
With their skills in making complex construction appear simple, their 21st century craft looked remarkably cool as a kaleidoscope of pattern on a jacquard dress or soft patterns on panne velvet.
From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2011
For the second time I am en panne.
From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic
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