MATELASSE

Mate`las`sé", a. [F., p.p. of matelasser to cushion, to cover as with a mattress, fr. matelas mattress. See Mattress.]

Definition: Ornamented by means of an imitation or suggestion of quilting, the surface being marked by depressed lines which form squares or lozenges in relief; as, matelassé silks.

Mate`las`sé", n.

Definition: A quilted ornamented dress fabric of silk or silk and wool.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BOOK

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