Broidery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Broidery is a noun meaning (archaic) embroidery.
Meaning
(archaic) embroidery.
Example Sentences
the golden broidery tender Milkah wove
The lamp stood on the table, and Carrara leant by the huge tome spread out before him; and opposite sat Beatrice, bending over her broidery—the small head, with its rich knot of gathered hair, so exquisitely placed—the slender figure, so graceful in its attitude.
Word Forms
- broideries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include orphrey, orfrey, exornation, adornation, lore, engravery.
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