sendal
/ˈsɛnd(ə)l
/noun [mass noun] historical
A fine, rich silk material, chiefly used to make ceremonial robes and banners.A counterpane of red sendal, lined with green sendal (a fine silk) for Edward's bed....
- The clothing of the horse from the front opening upwards was of bright red sendal, and from thence opening downwards was of bright yellow sendal.
Origin
Middle English: from Old French cendal, ultimately from Greek sindōn.