Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
lisse [lees] ExamplesWord Origin noun
- a fine, filmy, lightly crinkled gauze fabric used in strips for making ruching or for finishing garments.
Origin of lisse 1850–55; French (crêpe) lisse smooth (crepe), derivative of lisser to smooth, polish, Old French lischier, licier Medieval Latin lixāre to leach, derivative of Late Latin lixa lye; cf. lixivium Examples from the Web for lisse Historical Examples of lisse
We talk of everything—of papa, of the house, of my pony, of the woods and the Lisse.
Robert W. Chambers
As he stood he could hear the river Lisse whispering, calling him.
Robert W. Chambers
I’ve been on Evarin’s track ever since that business of The Lisse.
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Beyond this the road swung into the Morteyn road, that lay cool and moist along the willows that bordered the river Lisse.
Robert W. Chambers
Sunedei is ihaten es lauerdes dei ec e dei of blisse of lisse of alle irest.
Selections from early Middle English, 1130-1250
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