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lacemaking

[ leys-mey-king ]

noun

  1. the art, act, or process of making lace.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of lacemaking1

First recorded in 1825–35; lace + making
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Example Sentences

Lacemaking is the industry of the Haute-Loire district, and is said to employ ninety thousand women.

As a boy he had been rather jealous of her lacemaking, declaring that it was dearer to her than he himself was.

Therefore a description of the process of lacemaking by the Leavers frame will serve as a description for all.

This manner of using the pillow in lacemaking has remained practically the same during more than three centuries.

During the last century this variety in lacemaking has died out in Devonshire, and now only Honiton is made.

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