rogue's yarn
noun
a yarn of distinctive color, material, or twist, laid in a strand or strands of a rope to identify the owner or the maker.
Origin of rogue's yarn
1First recorded in 1760–70
- Also called identification thread.
Words Nearby rogue's yarn
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