schiffli

schiffli
/shif"lee/, n.
1. a large, loomlike machine for embroidering textiles and working patterns in lace.
2. the delicate work produced by such a machine, used on clothing, as lingerie and millinery, on furniture coverings, etc.
[ < SwissG: lit., little ship]

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