yarn-dyed
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of yarn-dyed
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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“The transit workers that take your ticket wear a yarn-dyed shirt,” Mr. McKinnon said.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
Mr. Winthrop specified that he wanted to make yarn-dyed flannel, not flannel in which the pattern is simply printed onto the fabric.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
He needed good yarn-dyed fabric to make his shirts.
From New York Times ● Nov. 28, 2018
The ubiquitous cookware store has a handsome yarn-dyed pure linen apron called the Calias Striped apron, $39.95.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2014
A yarn-dyed cotton cloth, now imitated both in Europe and the United States, has made the name famous.
From Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges by Jacques W. (Jacques Wardlaw) Redway
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