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a worsted yarn that has been genapped and made smooth and lustrous.[1890-95]
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Universalium. 2010.
genappe yarn
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genappe yarn — a worsted yarn that has been genapped and made smooth and lustrous. [1890 95] … Useful english dictionary
Genappe — Ge*nappe , n. [From Genappe, in Belgium.] A worsted yarn or cord of peculiar smoothness, used in the manufacture of braid, fringe, etc. Simmonds. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
genappe — /jeuh nap , zheuh /, v.t., genapped, genapping. to singe (worsted yarn) in order to remove loose or protruding fibers. [1855 60; after Genappe, Belgium, where the yarn was originally manufactured] * * * … Universalium
genappe — I. jəˈnap, zhə noun ( s) Etymology: from Genappe, Belgium : a smooth worsted yarn that has been genapped II. transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) : to subject (worsted yarns) to singeing … Useful english dictionary
genappe — smooth worsted yarn Fabric and Cloth … Phrontistery dictionary
ge|nappe — «juh NAP», noun. a worsted yarn used especially in manufacturing braids and fringes. Its smoothness allows combination with silk. ╂[< Genappe, town in Belgium, where it was first made] … Useful english dictionary
