guipure

guipure
/gi pyoor"/; Fr. /gee pyuurdd"/, n., pl. guipures /-pyoorz"/; Fr. /-pyuurdd"/.
1. any of various laces, often heavy, made of linen, silk, etc., with the pattern connected by brides rather than by a net ground.
2. any of various laces or trimmings formerly in use, made with cords or heavy threads, metal, etc.
[1835-45; < F, equiv. to guip(er) to cover or whip with silk, etc. ( < Gmc; see WIPE, WHIP) + -ure -URE]

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