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torsade|tɔːˈseɪd|
[a. F. torsade a twisted fringe, f. L. stem tors- twisted: see torse1 and -ade.]
A twisted fringe, cord, or ribbon, used as an adornment in head-dresses, curtains, etc.
1872Young Englishwoman Nov. 593/1 The black velvet bonnet is trimmed with a torsade of violet faille ribbon. 1882Society 14 Oct. 24/1 Another..hat was composed of cream white felt,..trimmed with..torsades of cream velvet. 1889Harper's Mag. Apr. 753/1 Little children,..with their heads shaven, and on the crown a tuft of hair bound up and lengthened out with torsades of red wool. 1894Season X. 35/2 A velvet and silk torsade. |