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sheer
Applied in the United States to fabrics of cotton or silk; as, sheer muslin; meaning very thin, clea...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
Middle the rope, and pass a good turn round both legs at the cross. Then take one end up and the other down, around and over the cross, until half of the lashing is thus expended; then ride both ends back again on their own parts, and knot them in the middle. Frap the first and riding turns together on each side with sennit.
Applied in the United States to fabrics of cotton or silk; as, sheer muslin; meaning very thin, clea...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.