Sattin and Sattinet
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Two brief dictionary-style entries from the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. Satin is defined as a glossy silk fabric whose very fine warp stands out to cover the coarser weft, and sattinet as a light, thin, usually striped satin used chiefly for ladies' summer nightgowns.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1771
- Language
- English
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