sarsenet
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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It was of azure sarsenet, hand-embroidered in gold thread with the numerous small fleur-de-lis of ancient France.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
She wore the memorable close bonnet of white sarsenet which Alfred had thought so becoming.
From Dilemmas of Pride, (Vol 2 of 3) by Loudon, Margracia
The vestry was hung with "red sarsenet, most richly beseen;" whilst the belfry was ordained for the offices of the pantry, confectionary, and cellar.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 457 Volume 18, New Series, October 2, 1852 by Chambers, William
In yonder cloud behold, Whose sarsenet skirts are edged with flamy gold, A matchless youth! his nod these worlds controls, Wings the red lightning, and the thunder rolls.
From The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 by Gilfillan, George
The next Wednesday was fixed for the eventful day, and it was unanimously resolved that every member of the committee should wear a piece of blue sarsenet ribbon round his left arm.
From Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people by Dickens, Charles
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