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drawn work

American  

noun

  1. ornamental work done by drawing threads from a fabric, the remaining portions usually being formed into lacelike patterns by needlework.

drawn work British  

noun

  1. Also called: drawn-thread work.  ornamental needlework done by drawing threads out of the fabric and using the remaining threads to form lacelike patterns

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Etymology

Origin of drawn work

First recorded in 1585–95

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