| Gossamer (gossamer) |
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| n. | (?) |
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| Gos"sa*mer |
| [OE.
gossomer, gossummer, gosesomer, perh. for
goose summer, from its downy appearance, or perh. for God's
summer, cf. G. mariengarr gossamer, properly Mary's yarn,
in allusion to the Virgin Mary. Perhaps the |
A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs,
floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It
is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed
by small spiders.
Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a
thin waterproof stuff.
An outer garment, made of waterproof
gossamer.
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