(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:45:04

Pad`u*a*soy" (?), n. [From Padua, in Italy + F. soie silk; or cf. F. pou-de-soie.]

A rich and heavy silk stuff.

[Written also padesoy.]

 

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