SARCENETS

Noun

sarcenets

plural of sarcenet

Anagrams

• reascents

Source: Wiktionary


SARCENET

Sarce"net, n. Etym: [OF. sacenet; cf. LL. saracenium cloth made by Saracens. See Saracen.]

Definition: A species of fine thin silk fabric, used for linings, etc. [Written also sarsenet.] Thou green sarcenet flap for a sore eye. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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