samite

Meanings

• noun

  A type of rich, decorative fabric made from silk or wool with a raised pattern created by weaving in extra weft threads.

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Variants

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samite , samites

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Etymology

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From Old French 'samite' or Latin 'samita' meaning 'cloth, fabric'.

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Trivia

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1. Samite was often dyed in bright colors and decorated with gold or silver threads.

2. Samite was one of the most expensive fabrics in medieval Europe and was reserved for the wealthy and the royalty.

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Related Concepts

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1. brocade: Brocade is a type of rich, decorative fabric with raised designs created by weaving in extra threads or gold or silver threads.

2. velvet: Velvet is a type of fabric with a soft, smooth surface and a nap that gives it a velvety feel.

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Samite was widely used in medieval Europe for making liturgical vestments and royal robes. It was also used in the Byzantine Empire and the Middle East.

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