duchesse lace
A variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton…A variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work.
Origin
Partial calque of French dentelle duchesse.Partial calque of French dentelle duchesse.
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Forms
plural: duchesse laces| Singular | duchesse lace |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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