LISLE


Meaning of LISLE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' l ī (- ə )l

Function: noun

Usage: often attrib

Etymology: Lisle Lille, France

Date: 1858

: a smooth tightly twisted thread usually made of long-staple cotton

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