| Worsted (worsted) |
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| n. | (?; 277) |
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| Worst"ed |
| [From Worsted,
now spelled Worstead, a town in Norfolk, England; for
Worthstead. See Worth, , and
Stead.]
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Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which
has been combed to lay the fibers parallel, used for carpets, cloth,
hosiery, gloves, and the like.
Fine and soft woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly
twisted, used in knitting and embroidery.
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