Meaning crewel
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crewelembroidery, 1590s, of unknown origin. Earliest usage is late 15c., as a name for a kind of thin, worsted yarn originally used in crewel work.
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crewelThe art of embroidery with yarn. Crewel fabrics are a luxurious touch for draperies and upholsteries. The embroidered motifs are generally flowers and foliage. These fabrics have traditionally been [..]
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crewel
Worsted yarn, slackly twisted, used for embroidery.
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