Brussels lace


noun
  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 a fine handmade lace in a floral pattern outlined with raised cordonnet, originally made in the area of Brussels.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.

Origin of Brussels lace

1
First recorded in 1740–50

Words Nearby Brussels lace

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How to use Brussels lace in a sentence

  • Her head-dress was a Brussels-lace mob, peculiarly adapted to the charming air and turn of her features.

    Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) | Samuel Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for Brussels lace

Brussels lace

noun
  1. a fine lace with a raised or appliqué design

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