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duchesse lace

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.14 in modern English

Syllables
duchesse lace
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Partial calque of French dentelle duchesse.

Usage

Inflected Forms

duchesse laces (plural)

Synonyms

duchesse

Questions

What does duchesse lace mean?
A variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work.
Where does duchesse lace come from?
Partial calque of French dentelle duchesse.

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