lute·string | \ ˈlüt-(ˌ)striŋ 
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\Definition of lutestring
: a plain glossy silk formerly much used for women's dresses and ribbons
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“Lutestring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lutestring. Accessed 27 Jan. 2021.
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The first known use of lutestring was in 1661
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