PADUASOY

Etymology

Noun

paduasoy (countable and uncountable, plural paduasoys)

A rich and heavy silk material.

A garment made from this material.

Source: Wiktionary


Pad`u*a*soy", n. Etym: [From Padua, in Italy + F. soie silk; or cf. F. pou-de-soie.]

Definition: A rich and heavy silk stuff. [Written also padesoy.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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