lisle
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A fine, smooth strong cotton fabric used for socks and gloves
- noun
- /laɪl/
- Archaic
:
tela de lisle
- The socks are made of lisle, making them both durable and comfortable.
Examples
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These fine lisle stockings were once considered a luxury item.
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The lisle fabric is known for its durability.
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She preferred lisle gloves for their smooth texture and elegant look.
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She wore a beautiful pair of lisle stockings.
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She preferred lisle gloves for their smooth texture and elegant look.
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These fine lisle stockings were once considered a luxury item.
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The socks are made of lisle, making them both durable and comfortable.
Compounds
How Smooth
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lisle comes from the French city Lille, once spelled Lisle, where that strong thread was woven into a fine cloth. So lisle also means a smooth, strong cotton fabric often used for gloves and socks.