point lace

American  

noun

1. lace made with a needle rather than with bobbins; needlepoint.

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point lace British  

noun

1. Also called: needlepoint.  lace made by a needle with buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern Compare pillow lace

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Other Word Forms

• point-laced adjective

Etymology

Origin of point lace

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

From a small explosion of tulle between her ears, a train of point lace fully six inches long flowed down behind her.

From Literature

“Shouldn’t wonder if she drove six white horses, ate off gold plate, and wore diamonds and point lace every day. Teddy thinks nothing too good for her,” returned Jo with infinite satisfaction.

From Literature

And there, behind her chair, is faithful Yates—in rustling black silk, with kerchief of real point lace.

From Project Gutenberg

As a result, the work is characterized by a closeness, firmness and evenness not equaled in any other point lace.

From Project Gutenberg

Another style forms upon the summit of the head, advancing a little in front, "à la Marie Stuart," having three papillons of Brussels point lace, divided with pink ribbons.

From Project Gutenberg