Mechlin lace

noun

1. a fine bobbin lace with raised cord, originally made in Mechlin.
2. a similar lace made by machine.

Mechlin lace

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mechlin lace¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; after Mechlin

Example Sentences

His cuffs would enter a barrel with difficulty, and his chin reposes upon a frill of irreproachable Mechlin lace.

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Jacques arrays his forces, and gracefully smooths his Mechlin lace cravat.

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She wore a robe of emerald Genoa velvet, with an open bodice, laced over a chemisette of fine-wrought Mechlin lace.

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There was no mistaking it—the veil was of the richest Mechlin lace.

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