Samite (Noun)
Meaning
A heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The queen's coronation gown was made of the finest samite, intricately woven with gold threads and precious gems.
- The samite fabric used in the production of the king's cloak was highly prized for its luxurious softness and durability.
- During the Middle Ages, samite was reserved for royalty and high-ranking clergy, symbolizing their wealth and status.
- The medieval embroidery on the samite altar cloth depicted scenes of grandeur and divine intervention.
- Samite was often used to make elaborate garments for special occasions, such as weddings and state funerals.