genappen.
/dʒɪˈnap/ (See quot. 1858.) Also genappe yarn.
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1858 P. L. Simmonds Dict. Trade Products Genappe, a worsted yarn or cord used in the manufacture of braids, fringes, &c.; its smoothness enabling it to be well combined with silk.
1888 Daily News 16 July 2/7 Small purchases are made in a great variety of yarns, including cords, genappes, fustians, &c.
1892 Holden in Pall Mall Gaz. 7 June 7/2 I introduced a new manufacture, namely, that of genappe yarns.
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genappe-spinner n.
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1897 Daily News 5 Nov. 11/3 The worsted genappe spinners are all very busy.
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