crewel
(kro̵̅o̅′əl)
noun
- a fine, less tightly twisted kind of worsted yarn used in embroidery
- crewelwork
Origin:
LME crule < ?
See crewel in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun Loosely twisted worsted yarn used for fancywork and embroidery.
Origin:
Origin: Middle English crule
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