Lisle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /laɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lisle is a noun meaning A type of strong cotton thread, or a cloth woven from such thread.
Meaning
A type of strong cotton thread, or a cloth woven from such thread.
Example Sentences
He wore a feather in his hat, doeskin breeches, lisle hose and an iridescent waistcoat.
She herself dressed in dark dresses of heavy rayon crêpe, with grey Lisle stockings bound under the knee with two loops of knotted elastic.
Word Forms
- lisles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include thread, orchard, linen, louisine, gimp, linsey-woolsey.
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