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lisle

Syllabification: (lisle)
Pronunciation: /līl/
(also lisle thread)
Definition of lisle

noun

  • a fine, smooth cotton thread used especially for hosiery.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Lisle, former spelling of Lille, the original place of manufacture

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