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Meanings of worsted (worsteds) in English
Yarn spun with average to hard twist from long combed and carded fibers, traditionally of wool.
Usage of worsteds in English
1
And I left there the cushion I am making, and the worsteds.
2
Or, if the carpeting is not convenient, piece a covering of worsteds.
3
Nothing but black cheviots with a few drab and gray worsteds.
4
I came to sit with you, and work with my worsteds.
5
Surely you do not sell worsteds in the night-time? said Sophia.
6
It shook me a little, I confess, ma'am, hearing that you wanted worsteds.
7
She never liked the place because old man Gooch built it out of worsteds.
8
Clay-A name given to serges, worsteds, and diagonals woven after a process of J.
9
We have no relief, ma'am, from ladies wanting worsteds.
10
She took it up quite rapidly too, and very much enjoyed working with the bright worsteds.
11
She really couldn't help the worsteds, you know.
12
One of them alleviates the monotony of the office duties by working at embroidery in bright worsteds.
13
Examine different worsteds and notice any defects.
14
After the words were spoken she laid the worsteds carefully aside, stooping to pick up a fallen ball.
15
Lady Ailesbury's picture, executed in worsteds-344
16
I don't think mamma will trouble you for many more worsteds for some time to come, Mrs Howell.
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Worsteds through the time