samite

A heavy silk fabric, often interwoven with gold or silver, worn in the Middle Ages.

Originally, a heavy silk material each thread of which was supposed to be twisted of six fibers; later, rich heavy silk material of any kind, especially that which had a satin-like gloss.

A species of silk stuff, or taffeta, generally interwoven with gold.

A material of rich silk, sometimes with gold threads, especially prized during the Middle Ages.

a heavy silk fabric (often woven with silver or gold threads); used to make clothing in the Middle Ages