georgette


Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Wikipedia.
Related to georgette: Georgette Heyer

georgette

, georgette crepe
a. a thin silk or cotton crepe fabric with a mat finish
b. (as modifier): a georgette blouse
Collins Discovery Encyclopedia, 1st edition © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

georgette

[jȯr′jet]
(textiles)
Heavy sheer crepe made of yarn twisted both ways in the weave; the same yarn is usually used in warp and filling.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Georgette

Mary Richards’ coworker and Ted Baxter’s wife; epitomizes gullibility. [TV: “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in Terrace, II, 70]
See: Gullibility

Georgette

Ted Baxter’s pretty, ignorant wife. [TV: “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in Terrace, II, 70–71]
See: Naïveté
Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
The latter is referred to as "the heather room" by Georgette, as it has been decorated in purple tones.
The wheel has gone full circle; Aboyne and Canada go hand in hand for Georgette Hollingsworth. She told Ellie House why this granite period property welcomed her home
With the new academic changes currently taking place at Glion and a wealth of career opportunities on the horizon, Glion is best positioned to support and equip the future leaders of hospitality management," said Georgette Davey.
Glion Institute of Higher Education appoints new MD for Swiss, UK Campus
Critique: With the posthumous help of military veteran John Garofolo, the life and work and sacrifice of Georgette "Dickey" Chapelle", a true Wisconsin hero, is a notable and highly recommended addition to community and academic library 20th Century American Photography and Military History collections.
Dickey Chapelle Under Fire
Three years later, the new program has Georgette and John splitting custody of their kids, while he's got 3-year-old Lily (Ida Rohatyn) with Maggie.
Maggie's Plan
"By what right can a person be forced into a cruel [situation] when they wish to end their life peacefully?" asked Georgette in the letter.
French Couple's Suicide in Paris Hotel Room Triggers Euthanasia Debate
UNAMA's Human Rights Unit Director Georgette Gagnon enters press conference
Number of Afghan civilians killed or injured in first half of 2013 rises by 23%
Prior to joining Chrysler, Georgette served as general counsel for Cobasys LLC and as chief financial officer and general counsel for US Energia LLC, both providing services to automakers.
Georgette Borrego Dulworth
Although the meetings are casual, they are very informative" Georgette added.
Moms discuss challenges of good parenting
Georgette Fielder-Civil says the star was already using banned substances before she met her son Blake.
DON'T BLAME MY BLAKE FOR AMY'S DEATH; Ex-husband's mum hits out
SPREE Multi colour floral print georgette chemise dress EUR165 3
eBay is the way; Take 3
The Commission also appointed Romanian national Daniela Gheorghe-Marinescu as director of the Resources Directorate at DG Budget and Greek national Georgette Lalis as director of the General Policy Directorate at DG Energy.
DIRECTORS/COMMISSION
An iconoclastic mix of fairy tale format and modern day zeitgeist ("Once upon a time, before department stores and designer labels, there was a young seamstress named Georgette.") vande Velde's stories poke fun at both classic and current culture.
Vande Velde, Vivian. Cloaked in Red

Encyclopedia browser ?
Full browser ?