| 单词 | irish work |
| 释义 | > as lemmasIrish work Irish work n. now historical embroidery done in white thread on a white ground. ΚΠ 1851 Illustr. Exhibitor 23 Aug. 219/1 The case of Miss Mary Kettlewell..contains also some very good specimens of Irish work, comprehending articles in knitting, crochet, embroidery, and pillow-lace. 1882 S. F. A. Caulfeild & B. C. Saward Dict. Needlework 467/1 Swiss Embroidery. This Embroidery is the same as is known as Broderie Anglaise, Irish Work, and Madeira Work. 1915 L. Harmuth Dict. Textiles 82/1 Irish work, white embroidery on white ground mostly on handkerchiefs. 1993 P. Earnshaw Embroidered Machine Nets i. 3/1 In 1822 she..revived satin stitch embroidery, sometimes known as ‘Irish work’. < as lemmas |
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