Petersham
[pi:tәʃәm]
Definition
(n.) A rough, knotted woolen cloth, used chiefly for men's overcoats; also, a coat of that material.
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Definition
n. a heavy greatcoat also the rough-napped cloth generally dark blue of which it is made.
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Examples
- Well then, said Petersham frankly, your charms never excited in me the least particle of desire till this morning. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Beau Brummell, at this moment, passed immediately between Lord Petersham and this interesting family party. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- The well-taught muscles of Lord Petersham's face were nearly giving way, not only against all superfine Chesterfieldian rules, but common civility. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Lord bless us, how can you ask such stupid questions, Lord Petersham? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Petersham asked, with evident astonishment. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Colonel Collyer and Lord Petersham about the streets. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- But, Petersham went on, I will be frank with you; for you are too spoiled just now, and too vain to be angry with truth. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Lord Petersham good-naturedly condescended to answer for the beau. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- No, no, no, said Petersham, I always thought you beautiful; but it was the style of beauty that never warmed me till this morning. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- That's quite enough, said Petersham, giving me a significant little wink with his left eye, kissing his hand, and driving off, all at the same moment. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- His little Petersham-hat seemed to have been _remit de nouveau_, for the third time, at leaSt. Lord! Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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