grandrelle

[gran-drel]

noun

(sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a two-ply yarn made by twisting together two singles of contrasting color.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grandrelle¹

Origin obscure

Example Sentences

For many purposes the threads as spun by the ring frame or the mule are ready for the manufacturer; but where extra strength or smoothness is required, as in threads for sewing, crocheting, hosiery, lace and carpets; also where multicoloured effects are needed, as in Grandrelle, or some special form of irregularity, as in corkscrewed, and knopped yarns, two or more single threads are compounded and twisted together.

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