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sarcenet

sarcenet

9.9
A fine soft silk cloth used for linings and delicate clothes
  • noun
  • /ˈsɑːsənɪt/
  • Archaic
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  • The dress was lined with luxurious sarcenet for extra comfort.

Examples

  • She wore a bonnet trimmed with blue sarcenet ribbons.

  • The dress was made of beautiful sarcenet.

  • In the eighteenth century, sarcenet was prized for its smooth, delicate texture.

  • She chose a sarcenet lining for her wedding gown.

  • The dress was made of sarcenet, giving it a luxurious and delicate appearance.

  • She chose a sarcenet lining for her evening gown to ensure it felt soft against her skin.

  • The tailor recommended using sarcenet for the jacket's interior, as it adds both elegance and comfort.

Synonyms

sarsenet
vssarcenet
  • Archaic
9.9

A fine soft silk cloth used to line clothes

is the modern general name not limited to past popularity
silk serge
vssarcenet
  • Specialized
7.7

A smooth, strong silk cloth used to line coats and jackets

is finer and softer, used for delicate linings rather than heavier coat linings

How Fine

sarcenet
  • Archaic
9.9
silk
237 1.0
linen
111 1.0
cotton
115 1.0
burlap
  • US
23 6.1

Surface Forms

sarcenet singular
sarcenets plural

Etymology

Sarcenet comes from an old French name for a very fine cloth, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of 'silk' that is smooth and soft like a ribbon. That's why sarcenet means a fine, soft fabric used for linings and delicate garments.