The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lisle lace
Lisle \Lisle\ (l[imac]l), n. A city of France celebrated for certain manufactures.
Lisle glove, a fine summer glove, made of Lisle thread.
Lisle lace, a fine handmade lace, made at Lisle.
Lisle thread, a hard twisted cotton thread, originally produced at Lisle.