She maintains a busy practice as a leading 'silk' in employment law.
He 'took silk' [=reached the highest barrister's rank] in 2001.
The robe has butterflies embroidered in 'silk' on the sleeves.
(..) that pretty when she come, but not quite. Have another glass, Mammy. What's that rustling noise I hear? Lordsy, Mr. Rhett. That ain't nothin' but my red silk petticoat you done give me. Nothing but your petticoat. I don't believe it. Let me see. Pull up your skirt. Mr. Rhett. You is bad. (..)1939 Gone with the Wind
(..) You didn't really bring it all the way from Paris just for me. Yes, I thought it was about time I got you out of that fake mourning. Next trip I'll bring you some green silk for a frock to match it. Oh, Rhett. It's my duty to our brave boys at the front to keep our girls at home looking pretty. (..)1939 Gone with the Wind