cordonnet

[ kawr-dn-et, -dn-ey ]

noun
  1. a thread, cord, or yarn used to outline a lace motif, form fringes, edge decorative braid, etc.

Origin of cordonnet

1
From French, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at cordon, -et

Words Nearby cordonnet

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How to use cordonnet in a sentence

  • There were also other differences, both the "cordonnet" and the "rseau" being unlike those of Alenon.

    Lace, Its Origin and History | Samuel L. Goldenberg
  • The ground is composed of double twisted threads, and has a rounder mesh than Alenon, and there is no outlining cordonnet.

    Lace, Its Origin and History | Samuel L. Goldenberg
  • The raised Rose points are recognized by their thick cordonnet or outlining of the pattern.

    Lace, Its Origin and History | Samuel L. Goldenberg
  • Is usually worked with horsehair on the edges to give firmness to the cordonnet.

    Textiles | William H. Dooley
  • The cordonnet of Alençon is the only one which has horsehair for its foundation.