satinet

or sat·i·nette

[ sat-n-et ]

noun

1. a satin-weave fabric made with cotton warp and wool filling, fulled and finished to resemble wool.
2. a thin, light satin.

satinet

/ ˌsætɪˈnɛt /

noun

1. a thin or imitation satin

Word History and Origins

Origin of satinet¹

From French, dating back to 1695–1705; satin, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of satinet¹

C18: from French: small satin

Example Sentences

I presented myself before this motley assembly in a plain coat of gray satinet, and bowed respectfully.

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They were not less astonished when she wanted to learn the work of the weavers in her brothers' satinet mills.

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And you shall have a black satin dress for Sundays—a real satin, not a satinet or any of the shams.

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At the age of nineteen, with a freedom suit of satinet, and barely money enough to bring him home, he returned to Cleveland.

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