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A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork.

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  1. n. A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork.
  2. A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women's gowns; -- called also bobbinwork. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.
  3. A sort of ancient trimming of tinsel and thread for women'sgowns; -- called also bobbinwork. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.