Paduasoy definitions

Paduasoy

Paduasoy or padesoy ɔɪ (French: peau de soie) is a luxurious strong corded or grosgrain silk textile that originated in Early Modern Europe. The term paduasoy first appeared in English in 1663. Paduasoy silk was woven in a variation of the satin weave, with bindings arranged to create fine cross-ridges across the fabric. In the British East Indi...
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paduasoy

corded silk
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Paduasoy

• (n.) A rich and heavy silk stuff.
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Paduasoy

Pad`u·a·soy' noun [ From Padua , in Italy + French soie silk; or confer French pou-de-soie .] A rich and heavy silk stuff. [ Written also padesoy .]
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