lisle
/laɪl/
noun
- A fine, strong cotton thread or fabric, originally made in Lisle (now Lille), France, often used for stockings, gloves, and lace.
- He preferred lisle socks because they were softer and lasted longer than ordinary cotton.
- She wore a pair of delicate lisle gloves to the garden party.
- The vintage store sold stockings made of lisle, which were known for their durability.