jacquard
[jak-ahrd, juh-kahrd; French zha-kar]
- a fabric with an elaborately woven pattern produced on a Jacquard loom.
- Jacquard loom.
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Origin of jacquard
Jacquard
[zha-kar]
- Jo·seph Ma·rie [zhoh-zef ma-ree] /ʒoʊˈzɛf ma ri/, 1752–1834, French inventor.
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Contemporary Examples
Purple pleated skirts turned sporty thanks to flap pockets; jacquard prints enlivened wide-leg trousers.
Historical Examples
Instead of diminishing employment, the Jacquard loom increased it at least tenfold.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
France has a right to exemplify the Jacquard in its fulness, for it is hers.
Jacquard enjoyed the reputation of a virtuoso-trained player.
The Violoncello and Its HistoryWilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
American manufacturers are using the Jacquard loom, a Lyonnais invention.
Europe from a Motor CarRussell Richardson
"Yes, but you must give me time to make it," replied Jacquard.
Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and ScienceJ. Hamilton Fyfe
Jacquard
- Also called: Jacquard weave a fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed or dyed on
- Also called: Jacquard loom the loom that produces this fabric
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Word Origin
C19: named after Joseph M. Jacquard (1752–1834), French inventor
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Word Origin and History for jacquard
Jacquard
1841, from Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834) of Lyons, inventor of new weaving technology c.1800.
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