paduasoy /ˈpäjo͞oəˌsoi, ˈpɑdʒuəˌsɔɪ 
/ ▸ noun a heavy, rich corded or embossed silk fabric, popular in the 18th century.
– ORIGIN late 16th century (as poudesoy), from French pou-de-soie, of unknown origin; altered by association with Padua say, denoting a cloth resembling serge.
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