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petersham
pe·ter·sham [ ptər shàm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
strong ribbon for reinforcing garments: a strong ribbed ribbon used to reinforce parts of garments such as waistbands
[Early 19th century. After Viscount Petersham (1790-1851), British army officer]
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