Definition of Marquisette

1. Noun. A sheer cotton fabric used for mosquito nets and curtains ¹

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Definition of Marquisette

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Marquisette

marquess
marquessate
marquessates
marquesses
marqueterie
marqueteries
marquetries
marquetry
marquis
marquisate
marquisates
marquisdom
marquisdoms
marquise
marquises
marquisette (current term)
marquisettes
marquisship
marra
marram
marrams
marranos
marras
marred
marrels
marrer
marrers
marri
marriable
marriage

Literary usage of Marquisette

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Cotton Fabrics Glossary by Frank P. Bennett, & Co (1914)
"... however, necessary to place the selvage ends on a separate beam or spool, because these ends do not take Silk Mixture marquisette. ployed with operation ..."

2. The Photographic Journal of America: The Oldest Photography Magazine in America (1915)
"To this may be glued black silk marquisette, around which a strip of binding or another thickness of cardboard may be added. This cap may be made to fit ..."

3. Pamphlets on Wood Preservation (1909)
"38-y—Nile Green 1 part and white l/i part. Woodwork—SW Old Dutch Enamel. Floor—Varnished with three coats SW Mar-not Varnish. Curtains—White marquisette. ..."

4. Bulletin by United States (1918)
"B. lingerie blouse. (See Section II, Unit 3, for method of making.) 1. Materials. a. Batiste, lawn, voile, marquisette, ..."

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