stumpwork
[ stuhmp-wurk ]
/ ˈstʌmpˌwɜrk /
noun
a type of embroidery popular in the 17th century, consisting of intricate, colorful designs padded with horsehair to make them stand out in relief.
Nearby words
- stump-jump plough,
- stumpage,
- stumper,
- stumpknocker,
- stumpsucker,
- stumpy,
- stun,
- stun grenade,
- stun gun,
- stung
Origin of stumpwork
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stumpwork
/ (ˈstʌmpˌwɜːk) /
noun
a type of embroidery of the 15th to 17th centuries featuring raised or embossed figures, padded with cotton wool or hair
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