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silks

  • n  the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
  • n  a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
  • n  animal fibers produced by silkworms and other larvae that spin cocoons and by most spiders

  • When the specter of girl jockeys first reared its comely head, the boys in the tack room sneered in their silks.
  • Largest maker of dress silks is Stehli Silks Corp.
  • With the off-year elections ended and the jockeying for 1968 started in earnest, George Romney was wasting no time slipping into his silks.
News & Articles

  • Petersburg Pilot -
    The Wild Celery Framing Studio and Eclectic Gallery featured hand painted silk works by Theresa Vanaken. The artist was unable to be at the show due to weather hazards in travel. Shown here is Brenda Norheim with some of Vanaken’s bright silks.
    June 13, 2013 - Petersburg Pilot
  • Exclusive Diva prevails in Washington State Legislators Stakes | Emerald Downs
    It's getting to be one of the most familiar sights at Emerald Downs; the historic black, silver and red silks of Northwest Farms in the Winner's Circle after a stakes race.
    June 10, 2013 - Auburn Reporter
Quotes

  • Wilbert Montgomery in Carroll County Times (registration)
    I think when the lights come on and he puts on those Ravens' silks, he's going to know that it's time to play football,Montgomery said. "He's going to see that the game is at a faster pace, one that's faster than what he knows from college...
  • Tom Durkin in SportsBusiness Daily (subscription)
    I realise that it may take us considerable time to give China a run for its money in mulberry silk, but we can and must immediately exploit our premier position in the production of Vanya Silks comprising tassar, eri and muga. It is our endeavour... Dayanidhi Maran http://www.google.com/url?q=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayanidhi_Maran&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNE6oknKDCZfAP55N1n5RTOX7Mhk8g Calcutta Telegraph http://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090820/jsp/northeast/story_11383288.jsp&source=dictionary&usg=AFQjCNFs6Lg3D49Wq3A8Zq51UXM2TmQ1kA Aug 19, 2009 90139 119859 silks Durkin said, You memorize the colors of jockeys' silks and associate them with jockeys' names. And since there are a finite number of colors, you'll have colors that look alike; this year four will wear some kind of yellow. Plus, it's more...

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