What does sarsenet mean?

Definitions for sarsenet
ˈsɑrs nɪtsarsenet

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sarcenet, sarsenetnoun

    a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings

Wiktionary

  1. sarsenetnoun

    A very fine and soft silk ribbon woven in a plain weave with a fine warp and higher density weft. Now chiefly used for linings.

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  1. sarsenet

    Sarsenet is a type of fine, soft fabric, often made from silk, that is characterized by its thin, smooth texture. It is traditionally used in clothing and draperies, especially for items that require a lightweight, delicate material. Its name derives from the French 'sarcenet', which is believed to refer to its origin in the city of Sarezzo, Italy.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sarsenetnoun

    see Sarcenet

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Sarsenet

    särs′net, n. a thin tissue of fine silk, plain or twilled, used for ladies' dresses and for linings, said to have been introduced from the East in the 13th century.—Also Sar′cenet, Sars′net. [O. Fr. sarcenet—Low L. Saracenatus, and Saracenicus (pannus), Saracen (cloth)—Saracenus, Saracen.]

Etymology and Origins

  1. Sarsenet

    A fine silk originally of Saracenic manufacture.

Matched Categories

Anagrams for sarsenet »

  1. steranes

  2. estranes

  3. neatress

  4. earnests

  5. reassent

  6. assenter

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sarsenet in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sarsenet in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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