Ligne (Noun)
Meaning
A linear unit (1/40 inch) used to measure diameter of buttons.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The button's diameter was measured to be 16 lignes, a standard size for that era of clothing.
- The vintage brooch required a replacement button with a diameter of 24 lignes to match the original design.
- The antique dealer carefully measured the diameter of the heirloom buttons in lignes to determine their authenticity.
- The craftswoman selected a button with a diameter of 20 lignes to complement the intricate pattern on the embroidered fabric.
- The historical costume designer needed to source buttons with diameters of 12 to 18 lignes to recreate an accurate 18th-century dress.