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voile
[ voil; French vwal ]
noun
- a lightweight, semisheer fabric of wool, silk, rayon, or cotton constructed in plain weave.
voile
/ vwal; vɔɪl /
noun
- a light semitransparent fabric of silk, rayon, cotton, etc, used for dresses, scarves, shirts, etc
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Word History and Origins
Origin of voile1
C19: from French: veil
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Example Sentences
Bref ilz remboursent lesditz Marchs de chac deux milles livres, 176 & se mettent en fin la voile le 26.
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The high-waisted Empire gown of soft green voile made her appear taller than usual.
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We were in mourning for an aunt, so she wore a dress of fine black voile, and a black hat with long feathers.
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She selected one of her prettiest dresses—a pale pink voile—and also wore her pink silk sweater which matched it so perfectly.
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Now Marjorie's pink voile was one of her favorite dresses, and she had counted upon wearing it in the evenings all winter.
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