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Definition of Chiffons
1. chiffon [n] - See also: chiffon
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chiffons
Literary usage of Chiffons
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Diary of John Evelyn by John Evelyn, Austin Dobson (1906)
"... but a faculty for stocktaking in chiffons that would have done credit to the
late George Augustus Sala. Mary Evelyn's death left her father but one ..."
2. A Guide to Laundry-work: A Manual for Home and School by Mary Davoren Chambers (1915)
"WASHING AND IRONING OF chiffons, EMBROIDERIES, DRAWN WORK, SMOCKING AND PUFFING
Fine Lingerie. Delicate lingerie waists, the fine dresses of infants, ..."
3. Imperial Paris: Including New Scenes for Old Visitors by Blanchard Jerrold (1855)
"JUST now chiffons are golden property—and the ... early in the morning, the lowest
class of the chiffoniers come and sell their load of rags chiffons ..."
4. Laundry Work: For Use in Homes and Schools by Juniata L. Shepperd (1909)
"Be careful to draw the velvet across the iron in the same direction always.
To Renew Faded chiffons, Veilings, Soft Silks, Ribbons, Plumes, Etc. Dissolve in ..."
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