? Obs. [a. F. ardasse, f. Pers. ardan raw silk.] A very fine sort of Persian silk. Hence Ardassine, a fabric from this silk.
1701. Lond. Gaz., mmmdccl/4. A Parcel of Raw Stitchling Ardas Silk.
1721. C. King, Brit. Merch., I. 297. Silk Raw … Ardass, Sherbassee, etc. Ibid., 298. Ardasses, 19 Pieces.
