Definition of fancywork in English:
fancywork
nounˈfansɪwəːkˈfænsiˌwərk
mass nounOrnamental needlework, crochet, or knitting, as opposed to plain or purely functional stitches.
Example sentencesExamples
- Tatting as a fashionable fancy work was introduced to London as far back as 1850.
- The D'Oyley is one of several vintage crochet doily patterns from The Lady's Album of Fancy Work.
Definition of fancywork in US English:
fancywork
nounˈfansēˌwərkˈfænsiˌwərk
Ornamental needlework, crochet, or knitting, as opposed to plain or purely functional stitches.
Example sentencesExamples
- Tatting as a fashionable fancy work was introduced to London as far back as 1850.
- The D'Oyley is one of several vintage crochet doily patterns from The Lady's Album of Fancy Work.