lutestring
Americannoun
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a silk fabric of high sheen, formerly used in the manufacture of dresses.
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a narrow ribbon finished with a high gloss.
noun
Etymology
Origin of lutestring
1655–65; by folk etymology < French lustrine < Italian lustrino. See luster 1, -ine 1
Example Sentences
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Alas! she saw herself in brocades and lutestring underskirts.
From The Red City A Novel of the Second Administration of President Washington by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)
From a certain rustle of her stiff lutestring gown, I guessed that the lady made some gesture of courtesy, though I cannot pretend that I saw the fact.
From Discipline by Brunton, Mary
Frank had on a white cambric dress, with a real rose in the bosom, cool and fresh, with large green leaves; and her "cottage straw" was trimmed with white lutestring, crossed over the crown.
From Real Folks by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)
My wedding gown was white lutestring, full trimmed with old lace.
From Spinning-Wheel Stories by Alcott, Louisa May
Well, Miss, the lutestring has been spirited away, and no less.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
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