cutwork

[ kuht-wurk ]

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noun

openwork embroidery in which the ground fabric is cut out about the pattern.
fretwork formed by perforation or cut in low relief.
ornamental needlework in which spaces are cut from a ground material into which are inserted decorative figures that were made separately.
point coupé ( def 1 ).

cutwork

/ ˈkʌtˌwɜːk /

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Origin of cutwork¹

First recorded in 1425–75, cutwork is from late Middle English cut werk. See cut, work

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Bed-hangings, curtains, and furniture-coverings were covered with alternate squares of lacis and cutwork.

As in all countries, lace-making apparently commenced in its early English stages by drawn-thread and cutwork.

They were large on the shoulders, having much cutwork showing the linen shirt beneath.

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