lacemaking

[ leys-mey-king ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lacemaking¹

First recorded in 1825–35; lace + making

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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