sarsenet

Noun
Synonyms: sarcenet

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a fine soft silk fabric often used for liningsSynonyms: sarcenet
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Sarsenet \Sarse"net\, n. See Sarcenet. [1913 Webster]
Sarcenet \Sarce"net\, n. [OF. sarcenet; cf. LL. saracenicum cloth made by Saracens. See Saracen.] A species of fine thin silk fabric, used for linings, etc. [Written also sarsenet.] [1913 Webster]

Thou green sarcenet flap for a sore eye. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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