Lisle \Lisle\ (l[imac]l), n. A city of France celebrated for certain manufactures.

Lisle glove, a fine summer glove, made of Lisle thread.

Lisle lace, a fine handmade lace, made at Lisle.

Lisle thread, a hard twisted cotton thread, originally produced at Lisle.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)