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

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

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

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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.

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Molly sat in her chair looking very sweet and pretty in white silk, point lace, and abundance of orange blossoms freshly gathered from the trees on the lawn.

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The bodice was cut low and square in front, of lace and chiffon, with a deep collar of rose point lace of square and distinctive cut at the back.

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