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petersham

Syllabification: (pe·ter·sham)
Pronunciation: /ˈpētərˌSHam, -SHəm/
Definition of petersham

noun

  • 1a corded tape used for stiffening, especially in the making of belts and hatbands.

Origin:

early 19th century: named after Lord Petersham (1790–1851), English army officer

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