Pourpointerie
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pourpointerie is a noun meaning Quilting of the sort used in constructing pourpoints.
Meaning
Quilting of the sort used in constructing pourpoints.
Example Sentences
[…] armour of plate; a defence composed of metal strips fixed on leather or pourpointerie; a quilted garment with studs on the surface; a variety, in which studs and strips of metal overlie a quilted defence; […]
In this tapestry , three other modes of clothing the leg are seen: in some figures the crossing lines forming lozenges are found, which we have assumed to be pourpointerie; in others appear the fasciæ, or winding bands, […]
The Cuisses of Sir Thomas Cheyne, are of Pourpointerie. His Sabbatons or shoes of mail are formed of small overlaying pieces of steel, like scales: they are imbricated Sabbatons, tegulated Sollerets, laminated Poulains , or scaly […]
Synonyms for pourpointerie
Depending on context, synonyms include pourpointing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pourpoint, trapunto, quilting, quiltmaking, pintucking, pouncing.
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