Paduasoy Definition
păjo͝o-ə-soi
noun
A rich, corded silk cloth of a kind used in hangings, vestments, etc.
Webster's New World
A garment made of this.
Webster's New World
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Noun
Singular:
paduasoy
Plural:
paduasoiesOrigin of Paduasoy
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Alteration (influenced by Padua) of French pou-de-soie from Old French pout-de-soie pout of uncertain meaning de of (from Latin dē de–) soie silk (from Vulgar Latin sēta) (from Late Latin saeta raw silk) (from Latin bristle)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Padua in Italy + French soie silk; or compare French pou-de-soie.
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