scrollwork

American

[skrohl-wurk] / ˈskroʊlˌwɜrk /

noun

decorative work in which scroll forms figure prominently.
ornamental work cut out with a scroll saw.

scrollwork British

/ ˈskrəʊlˌwɜːk /

noun

ornamental work in scroll-like patterns, esp when done with a scroll saw

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Etymology

Origin of scrollwork

First recorded in 1730–40; scroll + work

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