Definition of Samite

1. Noun. A heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages.

Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile

Definition of Samite

1. a. A species of silk stuff, or taffeta, generally interwoven with gold.

Definition of Samite

1. Noun. A material of rich silk, sometimes with gold threads, especially prized during the Middle Ages. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Samite

1. a silk fabric [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Samite

sameyness
samfie
samfies
samfoo
samfoos
samfowlerite
samfu
samfus
samian
samiel
samiels
samier
samiest
samisen
samisens
samite (current term)
samites
samiti
samitis
samizdat
samizdats
samlet
samlets
samlor
samlors
sammed
sammich
sammiches
sammier
sammiers

Literary usage of Samite

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

1. The Chemical Trade Journal and Oil, Paint and Colour ReviewChemical engineering (1897)
"samite).—Continued. MANURE MATERIALS IN 1896. Till-' year just closed was a disappointing one to traders in manure material and to manufacturers alike. ..."

2. The Chemical Trade Journal and Oil, Paint and Colour ReviewChemical engineering (1897)
"samite).—Continued. MANURE MATERIALS IN 1896. Till-' year just closed was a disappointing one to traders in manure material and to manufacturers alike. ..."

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