: a somewhat shiny closely woven silk, rayon, or cotton fabric characterized by slight ribs in the weft

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Other summer dresses are done in broderie Anglaise, while the evening dresses are long and architecturally draped in black silk faille. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Oct. 2024 The inspiration resulted in Rogers designing a black-and-white fitted top and ballgown skirt with a train, made of silk faille, moire, and taffeta with Swarovski-crystal buttons. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 May 2022

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of faille was in 1869

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“Faille.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/faille. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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