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yards of satin

yards of satin is the plural of yard of satin.

Meaning of yard of satin

Noun

yard of satin (plural yards of satin)

  1. (UK, archaic, slang) A glass of gin.
    • 'Go on,' Bertie encouraged, holding the box closer. 'It'll make you feel spiffing. It's better than a yard of satin.' Her expression reflected intimate familiarity with a glass of gin.2014, Richard Gordon, The Private Life Of Jack The Ripper, page 99

Questions about yards of satin

What is yards of satin the plural of?
Yards of satin is the plural of yard of satin.

Words near yards of satin in the dictionary

  1. yardropes
  2. yards
  3. yards of ale
  4. yards of clay
  5. yards of land
  6. yards of satin
  7. yardsale
  8. yardsales
  9. yardsman
  10. yardsmen
  11. yardsnap

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