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ˈdrawn-work Also drawn-thread work. Ornamental work done in textile fabrics by drawing out some of the threads of warp and woof, so as to form patterns, with or without the addition of needlework, or other accessories.
1595Gosson Quips Upst. Gentlewom., Gorgets brave with drawne-worke wrought. 1607Tourneur Rev. Trag. ii. i. Wks. 1878 II. 41 The finest drawne-worke cuffe. 1636Featly Clavis Myst. xxxi. 401 Behold here, as in a faire samplar, an admirable patterne of drawne-worke. 1894Bazaar 21 Nov. 1248/2 White linen edged with a narrow band of drawn-work. 1894Daily News 28 June 6/3 Awards for smocking, baskets, embroidery, drawnthread work. 1895Ibid. 23 Sept. 5/3 Beautiful drawn-thread table linen. |