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broderie anglaise

or broderie Anglaise

[ broh-duh-ree ahng-gleyz, -glez; French brawduh-ree ahn-glez ]

noun

  1. fine white needlework done on fine cloth, typically on eyelet.


broderie anglaise

/ ˌbrəʊdəriː ɑːŋˈɡlɛz /

noun

  1. open embroidery on white cotton, fine linen, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of broderie anglaise1

1850–55; < French: literally, English embroidery
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Word History and Origins

Origin of broderie anglaise1

C19: French: English embroidery

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