schiffli
American
[shif-lee]
/ ˈʃɪf li /
noun
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a large, loomlike machine for embroidering textiles and working patterns in lace.
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the delicate work produced by such a machine, used on clothing, as lingerie and millinery, on furniture coverings, etc.
Etymology
Origin of schiffli
< Swiss German: literally, little ship
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