packthread

American  

[pak-thred] / ˈpækˌθrɛd /

noun

1. a strong thread or twine for sewing or tying up packages.

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packthread British  

/ ˈpækˌθrɛd /

noun

1. a strong twine for sewing or tying up packages

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Other Word Forms

• packthreaded
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of packthread

First recorded in 1300–50, packthread is from the Middle English word pakthrede. See pack ¹, thread

Example Sentences

Bind close with packthread, fifteen pounds of brisket of beef, and put it into a pot with water sufficient to cover it.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

As I saw but few things that I could not find a use for, so this I perceived would serve all the common purposes of packthread; a thing I was often in want of.

From Life And Adventures Of Peter Wilkins, Vol. I. (of II.) by Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry)

Now, if we could get rid of the bonds of self first, we could snap the other fetters like packthread.

From Piccadilly A Fragment of Contemporary Biography by Oliphant, Laurence

Tie them with packthread, and stew them in a little broth, a glass of white wine, salt, pepper, an onion stuck with cloves, a carrot, and a parsnip.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady

Tie it neatly up with packthread across and across, put the top undermost, and place it in an earthen pan.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady