nylon

UK /ˈnaɪlɒn/ US /ˈnaɪlɒn/
noun 3name 2

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noun

1

Originally, the DuPont company trade name for polyamide, a copolymer whose molecules consist of alternating diamine and dicarboxylic acid monomers bonded together; now generically used for this type of polymer.

2

A stocking originally fabricated from nylon; also used generically for any long, sheer stocking worn on a woman's legs.

I tore a hole in my nylons while walking home through the woods.

1970-1975, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed In Pleasure He put on make-up, nylons, panties, a dress.

3

A Queen's Counsel, King's Counsel or Senior Counsel who was appointed as a courtesy, rather than on merit.

name

1

New York-London, a reference to transatlantic life, people who spend time in both cities, or a transatlantic culture featuring both cities.

name

1

Alternative letter-case form of NYLON.

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