guipure
any of various laces, often heavy, made of linen, silk, etc., with the pattern connected by brides rather than by a net ground.
any of various laces or trimmings formerly in use, made with cords or heavy threads, metal, etc.
Origin of guipure
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How to use guipure in a sentence
M. Blanc also considers that there is but a slight transition between embroidery and guipure, which he says was the first lace.
Needlework As Art | Marian AlfordLucille's dress of light blue faille silk, garnished with pearls and guipure lace, was very becoming.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment | Charles E. BoltonShe wore a pink crepon dressing-gown, with cream guipure lace at the neck and wrists.
A Duet | Arthur Conan DoyleThe great ladies paid fifty louis a yard for guipure, and then ran carelessly through the woods with these transparent dresses.
The Conspirators | Alexandre Dumas (Pere)A gorgeous coverlet, all trimmed with rich guipure lace, falls from the corners of the cradle in splendid rich folds.
The Pansy Magazine, July 1886 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for guipure
/ (ɡɪˈpjʊə) /
Also called: guipure lace any of many types of heavy lace that have their pattern connected by brides, rather than supported on a net mesh
a heavy corded trimming; gimp
Origin of guipure
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