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messaline|ˈmɛsəliːn|
[Fr., = Messalina (see prec.).]
A soft, lightweight, and lustrous twilled-silk fabric. Also attrib.
1909Public Ledger (Philadelphia) 26 June 7/7 Sale of Pongee & Messaline Dresses (title). Ibid., Beautifully made of extra fine natural pongee silk and messaline. 1920T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Spring & Summer 1/2 This delightful Frock of Messaline Silk. 1921Daily Colonist (Victoria, B.C.) 11 Oct. 5/3 (Advt.), Black Messaline Silk, a beautiful heavy quality for making skirts and dresses. Ibid. 23 Oct. 16/4, 36-Inch Black Messaline, in an exceptionally good dye. A well woven silk in which you will realize the best wear. 1968J. Ironside Fashion Alphabet 241 Messaline, named after the wife of the Emperor Claudius (Messalina) this is a lustrous..satin-weave silk fabric. |