lisle thread

American  

noun

1. a fine, high-twisted and hard-twisted cotton thread, at least two-ply, used for hosiery, gloves, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of lisle thread

First recorded in 1850–55

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lisle thread

Sisters of Patience who by reason of ties or duty have endured it in silk, yarn, cotton, lisle thread or woollen—does not the new canto belong?

From The Trimmed Lamp, and other Stories of the Four Million by Henry, O.

For instance, already since I had had my own new things I felt that I could never bear to go back to lisle thread or cashmere stockings again.

From Miss Million's Maid A Romance of Love and Fortune by Onions, Mrs. Oliver

Full-fashioned hose are made in all shades and grades of silk and cotton, in lisle thread, and in all kinds of cashmere, merino, and woolen goods.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)

For golf club evening functions, black silk or lisle thread stockings and pumps and black knickers would be appropriate dress.

From The Complete Bachelor Manners for Men by Germain, Walter

Her ankles were covered with lisle thread hose, not homespun cotton, like she wore when Wade first saw her.

From The Nightrider's Feud by McConnell, Walter C.