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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SAT'IN, n. [Gr. L. sindon. Heb.]
A species of glossy silk cloth, of a thick close texture.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

Merriam Webster's

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, probably from Arabic zayt?n?, literally, of Zayt?n, seaport in China during the Middle Ages Date: 14th century a fabric (as of silk) in satin weave with lustrous face and dull back II. adjective Date: 15th century 1. made of or covered with satin 2. suggestive of satin especially in smooth lustrous appearance or sleekness to touch

Britannica Concise

Fabric constructed by the satin weaving method, one of the three basic textile weaves. Satin weave superficially resembles twill, but does not have the regular step in each successive weft that characterizes twills. Thus, there is no strong diagonal line, and the fabric is smooth-faced, with an unbroken surface made up of long floating warp yarns. Because satins are susceptible to the wear caused by rubbing and snagging, they are considered luxury fabrics. Satin is made in different weights for various uses, incl. dresses (particularly evening wear), linings, bedspreads, and upholstery. Though originally of silk, it may made of yarns of other fibers.

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n., adj., & v. --n. a fabric of silk or various man-made fibres, with a glossy surface on one side produced by a twill weave with the weft-threads almost hidden. --adj. smooth as satin. --v.tr. (satined, satining) give a glossy surface to (paper). Phrases and idioms: satin finish 1 a polish given to silver etc. with a metallic brush. 2 any effect resembling satin in texture produced on materials in various ways. satin paper fine glossy writing paper. satin spar a fibrous variety of gypsum. satin stitch a long straight embroidery stitch, giving the appearance of satin. satin white a white pigment of calcium sulphate and alumina. Derivatives: satinized adj. (also -ised). satiny adj. Etymology: ME f. OF f. Arab. zaytuni of Tseutung in China

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Satin Sat"in, n. [F. satin (cf. Pg. setim), fr. It. setino, from seta silk, L. saeta, seta, a thick, stiff hair, a bristle; or possibly ultimately of Chinese origin; cf. Chin. sz-t["u]n, sz-twan. Cf. Sateen.] A silk cloth, of a thick, close texture, and overshot woof, which has a glossy surface. Cloths of gold and satins rich of hue. --Chaucer. Denmark satin, a kind of lasting; a stout worsted stuff, woven with a satin twill, used for women's shoes. Farmer's satin. See under Farmer. Satin bird (Zo["o]l.), an Australian bower bird. Called also satin grackle. Satin flower (Bot.) See Honesty, 4. Satin spar. (Min.) (a) A fine fibrous variety of calcite, having a pearly luster. (b) A similar variety of gypsum. Satin sparrow (Zo["o]l.), the shining flycatcher (Myiagra nitida) of Tasmania and Australia. The upper surface of the male is rich blackish green with a metallic luster. Satin stone, satin spar.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

(satins) 1. Satin is a smooth, shiny kind of cloth, usually made from silk. ...a peach satin ribbon. N-MASS 2. If something such as a paint, wax, or cosmetic gives something a satin finish, it reflects light to some extent but is not very shiny. ADJ: ADJ n

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