torchon lace

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Definitions of torchon lace words

noun torchon lace a bobbin-made linen or cotton lace with loosely twisted threads in simple, open patterns. 1
noun torchon lace a machine-made imitation of this. 1
noun torchon lace coarse linen or cotton lace with a simple openwork pattern 0
noun torchon lace a coarse linen or cotton lace with a simple openwork pattern 0
noun torchon lace a strong, bobbin lace made of coarse linen or cotton thread in simple, open, geometric patterns 0
noun torchon lace an imitation of this made by machine 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; torchon < French: duster, dishcloth, literally, something to wipe with, equivalent to torch(er) to wipe (see torch2) + -on noun suffix

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