petersham

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Synonyms: heversham

Antonyms: heversham

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|now|historical}} A style of heavy [[overcoat]], originally one with a short [[cloak]] on the shoulder; also, a style of [[frock coat]] with slanted pockets and [[velvet]] trimmings. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
2. A type of corded [[tape]] used in [[dressmaking]]; a [[Petersham ribbon]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}
3. A thick woollen fabric used to make coats; [[Petersham cloth]]. {{defdate|from 19th c.}}

Proper noun

1. {{place|en|village|lbor/Richmond upon Thames|co/Greater London|cc/England}} {{q|[[OS]] grid ref TQ1873}}. <ref>[https://maps.walkingclub.org.uk/admin/london/richmond-upon-thames/ham-petersham-richmond-riverside-ward.html Ward map (Richmond)]</ref>
2. {{place|en|town/and/CDP|therein, in|co/Worcester County|s/Massachusetts|c/USA}}. <ref>[https://www.topozone.com/massachusetts/worcester-ma/city/petersham/ TopoZone: Petersham, Massachusetts]</ref>
3. {{place|en|suburb|city/Sydney|in|carea/Inner West|s/New South Wales|c/Australia}}.

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