Associations to the word «Samite»

Wiktionary

SAMITE, noun. A material of rich silk, sometimes with gold threads, especially prized during the Middle Ages.

Dictionary definition

SAMITE, noun. A heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley