1. a glossy silk fabric, typically plain-woven
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The 18th-century gown was made of fine lustrings that caught the candlelight.
• Historical records mention lustrings being imported from France for wealthy colonists.
• The museum’s textile collection includes several samples of lustrings from the Georgian era.
• Lustrings were prized for their lustrous appearance and durability.
• The merchant’s inventory listed bolts of lustrings alongside other luxury fabrics.