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Meaning of satin de laine in English:

satin de laine

noun

historical, rare

  • A fine, smooth worsted fabric made in satin weave.

Pronunciation

satin de laine

/ˌsatɪn dɪ ˈlɛn/ /ˌsatɪn dɪ ˈleɪn/

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in The Standard. From French satin de laine, lit. ‘wool satin’ from satin + de + laine wool.