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paduasoy
[ paj-oo-uh-soi ]
noun
, plural pad·u·a·soys.
- a slightly corded, strong, rich, silk fabric.
- a garment made of this.
paduasoy
/ ˈpædjʊəˌsɔɪ /
noun
- a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc
- a garment made of this
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of paduasoy1
C17: changed (through influence of Padua ) from earlier poudesoy, from French pou-de-soie, of obscure origin
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Example Sentences
The white “Paduasoy” figured again in the letters, with almost as much vigour as before.
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The chevalier would then brush away the snuff which had settled in the folds of his waistcoat or his paduasoy breeches.
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Then she drew closer about her the cloak of gray paduasoy lined with yellow and held by carved clasps of polished marcasite.
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The wife of Goldsmith's Vicar was proud of her crimson paduasoy (the silk had given its name to a garment).
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“Here it is,” answered Sally, lifting a fold of the pink paduasoy on which a small spot showed darkly.
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