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Record 1 2006-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

A coarse and loosely-woven material made in imitation of home-made cloth.

OBS

[Formaly homespun was a] cloth made of yarn spun at home.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Gros tissu lourd, irrégulier [...] fabriqué avec des gros filés irréguliers (à boutons) ou bien frisés, en cheviot cardé en mélange avec des poils blancs [et] tissé avec une armure toile, un sergé ou un chevron.

OBS

[Le homespun sert à la] confection des manteaux.

Spanish

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