sarsenet n 1: a fine soft silk fabric often used for linings [syn: {sarcenet}, {sarsenet}]
Sarsenet \Sarse"net\, n. See {Sarcenet}. [1913 Webster]
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}.] [1913 Webster] Thou green sarcenet flap for a sore eye. --Shak. [1913 Webster]