[f. Louis or Louise a proper name + -INE4.] (See quot. 1882.)
1882. Caulfeild & Saward, Dict. Needlework, Louisine, a very thin plain silk material, suitable for children’s wear, and for slight summer costumes.
1901. Westm. Gaz., 7 March, 3/2. Louisine, that new and fascinating silk, a sort of shimmering, larger-grained peau de soie.
