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sarsenet

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Sarsenet (noun) means a fine, soft silk fabric, plainly woven, now mainly used to line clothes.

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A fine, soft silk fabric, plainly woven, now mainly used to line clothes.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from Anglo-Norman sarzinett, from Old French sarrasinet, a diminutive of sarrazin (“Saracen”).

Synonyms

sarcenet

Rhymes for sarsenet

tenet lansquenet Plantagenet

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"sarsenet" (noun) means a fine, soft silk fabric, plainly woven, now mainly used to line clothes.

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Other words for "sarsenet" include sarcenet.

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