Sarcenet

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Sarcenet \Sarce"net\, n. [OF. sarcenet; cf. LL. saracenicum
     cloth made by Saracens. See {Saracen}.]
     A species of fine thin silk fabric, used for linings, etc.
     [Written also {sarsenet}.]
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           Thou green sarcenet flap for a sore eye. --Shak.
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