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Duchesse lace — Du chesse lace A beautiful variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duchesse lace — noun also duchess lace Etymology: part translation of French dentelle duchesse : a fine bobbin lace of Flemish origin having delicate floral and foliage designs joined by bobbin made brides … Useful english dictionary
duchesse lace — noun a kind of Brussels pillow lace with bold floral patterns worked in a fine thread … English new terms dictionary
duchesse lace — /ˈdʌtʃɛs leɪs/ (say duches lays) noun a fine bobbin lace of Flemish origin featuring delicate floral designs joined by bobbin made brides …
Lace — One of the trademark crafts of Brussels, lace making evolved from embroidery. Needle lace appeared in Italy, most likely in Venice, at the end of the first quarter of the 16th century. Bobbin lace emerged at the same time simultaneously in… … Historical Dictionary of Brussels
duchesse — n. 1 a soft heavy kind of satin. 2 a dressing table with a pivoting mirror. Phrases and idioms: duchesse lace a kind of Brussels pillow lace. duchesse potatoes mashed potatoes mixed with egg, baked or fried, and served as small cakes. duchesse… … Useful english dictionary
lace — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. cord, lacing; braid; openwork, network. See ornament. v. t. weave, twine; interlace; bind, tie; flavor, mix, spike; informal, whip, lash. See mixture, crossing, punishment. II (Roget s IV) n. 1.… … English dictionary for students
Brussels lace — 1. a fine handmade lace in a floral pattern outlined with raised cordonnet, originally made in the area of Brussels. 2. a modern machine made net lace on which floral designs are appliquéd. [1740 50] * * * lace made in Brussels from the second… … Universalium
duchess lace — noun see duchesse lace … Useful english dictionary
Chantilly lace — This article is about the type of lace. For the song, see Chantilly Lace (song). For the film, see Chantilly Lace (film) … Wikipedia
