[F., dim. of prec.]
1. A little veil.
1839. National Gaz., 30 July, 2/5. A very deep lace voilette is thrown back upon it [a bonnet].
1862. Eng. Wom. Dom. Mag., IV. 237/2. The bonnet is of white terry velvet, made with a voilette of lace.
1902. Westm. Gaz., 16 Oct., 3/1. The American whimsical, graceful draping of a veil of velvet-spotted chiffon has given rise to a remarkably pretty voilette in the shops there.
2. A kind of thin dress material.
1908. Westm. Gaz., 29 June, 10/2. A gown made in fine voilette, trimmed with lace insertion.
