sarcenet

or sarse·net, sars·net

[ sahrs-nit ]

noun

1. a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used especially for linings.

sarcenet

/ ˈsɑːsnɪt /

noun

1. a fine soft silk fabric formerly from Italy and used for clothing, ribbons, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarcenet¹

1425–75; late Middle English sarsenet < Anglo-French sarzinet, probably equivalent to sarzin- Saracen + -et -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarcenet¹

C15: from Old French sarzinet, from Sarrazin Saracen

Example Sentences

She was in her new suit of black sarcenet and yellow petticoat very pretty.

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There is also something satisfactory about baudrik powdered with Cyprian gold, and even about chamelet and sarcenet.

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Item a bedde with a sparver and counterpoint of cloth of golde, the curteyns of double sarcenet.

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There are several looms, but they do not yet know how to work them well; they make good taffetas, sarcenet, and silk serges.

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The green sarcenet curtain moved ominously, and the form of Richard Sheridan was disclosed in its folds.

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