petersham noun3 •A type of corded tape used in dressmaking; a Petersham ribbon.She stopped at the landing window, tucking the frayed end of the petersham under the frame of the buckle… — 1915 •A thick woollen fabric used to make coats; Petersham cloth. •(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. formspetershams
