petersham

[ pee-ter-shuhm, -sham ]

noun

a heavy woolen cloth for men's overcoats and other bulky outerwear.
a coat or jacket made of this cloth.

a corded material for hatbands, the insides of belts, etc.
a narrow belting for the tops of skirts.

Origin of petersham

1805–15; named after Viscount Petersham (1780–1851)

Words Nearby petersham

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How to use petersham in a sentence

Of petersham, which adjoins Ham Common, little or nothing can be seen from the river.
Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea. | Anonymous
Aug. 25th, Katharin was taken home from nurse Garret 17 of petersham, and weaned at home.
The Private Diary of Dr. John Dee | John Dee
In other cases the belt matches the full bodice, and is of moiré or petersham ribbon.
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII: No. 356, October 23, 1886. | Various
When sixteen years of age he began business as a clerk in a country store at petersham, and there remained five years.
The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 6, June, 1886, Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 6, June, 1886 | Various
In August, 1864, they removed to their present farm in petersham.
A Century of Science and Other Essays | John Fiske

British Dictionary definitions for petersham

petersham

/ (ˈpiːtəʃəm) /

noun

a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, button bands, etc
a heavy woollen fabric used esp for coats

a kind of overcoat made of such fabric

Origin of petersham

C19: named after Viscount Petersham (died 1851), English army officer

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