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MOIRETextile known as watered silk; or, the watermark effect on grosgrain ribbon (5)
TUSSOREStore us some silk - or the worm that produced it (7)
GREIGERaw silk; or, the ecru colour of said unbleached/undyed cloth (6)
BOATERStraw hat with a grosgrain ribbon and flat crown forming part of the uniform at Harrow (6)
TABBYWatered silk taffeta, originally from Baghdad; a cat with a brindled, mackerel or streaked coat, evocative of this; a gossip; a grey-brown mottled moth; or, coquina-like concrete (5)
SHEENWatered silk feature
HONDO"Watermark" singer
FOOLSCAPSize of writing paper measuring 13.5 x 17 inches named after the watermark formerly used on it
WATERThe brilliance, lustre and purity of a diamond, such as one in the first degree, considered flawless; a wavy sheen on moire silk or taffeta; or, a liquid compound known in its solid or gaseous state a
NINONSheer textile of silk or rayon; or, the nickname of the French courtesan born Anne de Lenclos (5)
FOOLCourt jester with a belled cap once represented as a watermark on paper; or, a light "trifle" of a pudding based on clotted cream or custard with pureed goosegogs, rasps or other seasonal berries/frui
RIBBONLength of satin or grosgrain used as a hatband, to secure a pointe shoe or decorate a hand-tied bouquet (6)
PETERSHAMNamed after the courtesy title of a viscount and dandy who also inspired the Harrington hat, a grosgrain-like ribbon used in millinery and dressmaking (9)
RIBBONSDriving reins/lines; watchsprings; or, long strips of something such as courgette, grosgrain, satin, tagliatelle or typewriter inking cloth (7)
SCARFBroad strip of silk, or other material worn about the neck, shoulders, or head (5)
MOIRESWatered-silk fabrics
MOIDOREMake party in watered silk, having old money
TRAINCascade of silk or satin at the back of a wedding gown; or, a peacock's flowing eye-spotted feathers (5)
BRAIDA trimming of woven silk or entwined ribbons; a plait made up of three or more interlaced strands; embroidery; or, a hairband (5)
CREPEA light cotton, silk or other fabric with a fine ridged or crinkled surface (5)