petersham

American  

[pee-ter-shuhm, -sham] / ˈpi tər ʃəm, -ˌʃæm /

noun

1. a heavy woolen cloth for men's overcoats and other bulky outerwear.

2. a coat or jacket made of this cloth.

3. a corded material for hatbands, the insides of belts, etc.

4. a narrow belting for the tops of skirts.

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petersham British  

/ ˈpiːtəʃəm /

noun

1. a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, button bands, etc

2. a heavy woollen fabric used esp for coats

3. a kind of overcoat made of such fabric

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Etymology

Origin of petersham

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

Example Sentences

In 2004, Gyngell became head chef at Petersham Nurseries cafe in Richmond, where she turned the dilapidated site into a thriving cafe, and in 2011, it was awarded a Michelin star.

From BBC

"In the context of climate change mitigation, the forest sector is unique in that carbon moves both into and out of the system," says senior author Jonathan Thompson, a senior ecologist and research director at Harvard Forest, which is based in Petersham, Massachusetts.

From Science Daily

She styled the tailored look with a headpiece featuring a crinoline base with a layer of tulle and merry widow veiling, adorned with a Petersham ribbon bow.

From Seattle Times

Mrs Hilger-Ellis, who was a fellow member of the Ham and Petersham Rifle and Pistol Club, said Mr Foote had "so many interests", including shooting, sailing, motor sport and mechanics.

From BBC

The experiment is in early stages in the Harvard Forest — a 4,000-acre forest managed by Harvard University in Petersham, Massachusetts — and the findings have not been submitted for peer review yet.

From Salon