Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A worsted yarn which, because of its smoothness, can be conveniently combined with silk, and is thus well adapted for braids, fringes, etc.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A worsted yarn or cord of peculiar smoothness, used in the manufacture of braid, fringe, etc.

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  • noun A smooth worsted yarn or cord, used in the manufacture of braid, fringe, etc.

Etymologies

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From Genappe, in Belgium.

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  • A smooth worsted yarn that has been genapped, that is, subjected to singeing. (From Genappe, Belgium).

    January 20, 2008