Lisle glove

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Lisle \Lisle\ (l[imac]l), n.
   A city of France celebrated for certain manufactures.
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   {Lisle glove}, a fine summer glove, made of Lisle thread.

   {Lisle lace}, a fine handmade lace, made at Lisle.

   {Lisle thread}, a hard twisted cotton thread, originally
      produced at Lisle.
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