Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The wristbands over his finely shaped and gloved hands were tamboured in the same beautiful manner, and fringed with lace of the most costly texture.

From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt

Through the bosom of the frock, which was folded back, appeared linen of the finest cambric, richly tamboured, as if done by the fair fingers of some tasteful maiden.

From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt

Also say that I have altered my mind about the satin, which I wish to be tamboured with crochet-work; also, that tambour is to be used with monograms on the various garments.

From Poor Folk by Hogarth, C. J.