sarcenet
or sarse·net, sars·net
[ sahrs-nit ]
noun
a fine, soft fabric, often of silk, made in plain or twill weave and used especially for linings.
Origin of sarcenet
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British Dictionary definitions for sarcenet
sarcenet
sarsenet
/ (ˈsɑːsnɪt) /
noun
a fine soft silk fabric formerly from Italy and used for clothing, ribbons, etc
Origin of sarcenet
1C15: from Old French sarzinet, from Sarrazin Saracen
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