Mechlin lace

American  

noun

1. a fine bobbin lace with raised cord, originally made in Mechlin.

2. a similar lace made by machine.

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Mechlin lace British  

noun

1. Also called: malines.  bobbin lace made at Mechlin, characterized by patterns outlined by a heavier flat thread

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Etymology

Origin of Mechlin lace

First recorded in 1690–1700; after Mechlin

Example Sentences

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Mechlin lace

"I know you did, Jeeves," I said, laughing down from lazy eyelids and nicking a speck of dust from the irreproachable Mechlin lace at my wrists.

From Right Ho, Jeeves by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

Round her neck was a collar of old Mechlin lace; she wore cuffs of the same with ruffles at the wrist.

From The Rebel of the School by Meade, L. T.

Mr. Vernon had delicately wiped his face with a handkerchief of Mechlin lace.

From The Passionate Elopement by MacKenzie, Compton

Her dress is scant and mean; yet still About her ebon face There flows a soft and creamy frill Of costly Mechlin lace.

From The Wit of Women Fourth Edition by Sanborn, Kate

"I don't know what you mean by Mechlin lace," cried she pettishly.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 10 by Edgeworth, Maria