Alençon lace

American  

noun

1. Also called point d'Alençon.  a delicate needlepoint lace having a solid design outlined with twisted yarn on a background of hexagonal mesh.

2. a machine reproduction of this lace, with a cordlike outline.

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Alençon lace British  

noun

1. an elaborate lace worked on a hexagonal mesh and used as a border, or a machine-made copy of this

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Etymology

Origin of Alençon lace

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

A row of Alençon lace sewed on flat projects beyond the edge all round the waistcoat.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 by

Full-dress for Home.—The cap is a Louis XV. fanchon of Alençon lace.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 by

The Revolution finally caused the complete overthrow of Alençon lace, as of all fine art work in France.

From Chats on Old Lace and Needlework by Lowes, Emily Leigh

The under-sleeves follow the shape of the others, and have two rows of Alençon lace.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 by