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lisle
a. a strong fine cotton thread or fabric
b. (as modifier): lisle stockings

lisle [līl]
(textiles)
Fine-quality, tightly twisted, long-staple cotton yarn with a sleek surface produced by passing it near a gas flame to remove fuzz.


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``Upon inspection, we found the problem was an installation one,'' Newman/Haas general manager Brian Lisles said.
Mervyn James suggested that the fifth earl used his dealings with the Lisles to convince Henry and Wolsey that a noble of Northumberland's power and resources was necessary to stand up to them and put an end to the lawlessness of the area.
``I think every year we'd like to start like this,'' said Newman Haas Racing general manager Brian Lisles.
 
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