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/pees"duyd'/, adj.dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn-dyed).[1835-45]
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piece-dyed — [pēs′dīd΄] adj. dyed after being woven or knitted: said of cloth … English World dictionary
piece-dyed — /pees duyd /, adj. dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn dyed). [1835 45] * * * piece dyed «PEES DYD», adjective. (of cloth) dyed in the piece, or after it is woven or knitted … Useful english dictionary
piece-dyed — /ˈpis daɪd/ (say pees duyd) adjective dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn dyed) …
yarn-dyed — /yahrn duyd /, adj. (of fabrics) woven from yarns previously dyed (opposed to piece dyed). [1880 85] * * * yarnˈ dyed adjective (of material) dyed while in yarn form, before weaving • • • Main Entry: ↑yarn * * * yarn dyed «YAHRN DYD», adjective.… … Useful english dictionary
Wool-dyed — a. Dyed before being made into cloth, in distinction from piece dyed; ingrain. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
yarn-dyed — /yahrn duyd /, adj. (of fabrics) woven from yarns previously dyed (opposed to piece dyed). [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
Discharging piece — Discharge Dis*charge , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Discharged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Discharging}.] [OE. deschargen, dischargen, OF. deschargier, F. d[ e]charger; pref. des (L. dis) + chargier, F. charger. See {Charge}.] 1. To relieve of a charge, load, or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Natural dye — Skeins of wool colored with natural plant dyes. Natural dyes are dyes or colorants derived from plants, invertebrates, or minerals. The majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes from plant sources – roots, berries, bark, leaves, and … Wikipedia
Taffeta — (formerly sometimes spelled taffety) is a crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers. The word is Persian in origin, and means twisted woven. It is considered to be a high end fabric, suitable for use in ball gowns, wedding… … Wikipedia
taffeta — /taf i teuh/, n. 1. a medium weight or light weight fabric of acetate, nylon, rayon, or silk, usually smooth, crisp, and lustrous, plain woven, and with a fine crosswise rib effect. 2. any of various other fabrics of silk, linen, wool, etc., in… … Universalium
