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单词 handywarp
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Definition of handywarp in English:

handywarp

noun ˈhandɪwɔːp
Textiles rare, historical
  • A broad, heavy baize cloth, typically white, having its warp thread spun on a distaff as opposed to a spinning wheel.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament. Probably an alteration of handwarp by analogy with e.g. handicraft vs. handcraft, handiwork vs. handwork.

Definition of handywarp in US English:

handywarp

nounˈhandɪwɔːp
Textiles rare, historical
  • A broad, heavy baize cloth, typically white, having its warp thread spun on a distaff as opposed to a spinning wheel.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Acts of Parliament. Probably an alteration of handwarp by analogy with e.g. handicraft vs. handcraft, handiwork vs. handwork.

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