embroiderer

Variant of embroider

embroider definition

em·broi·der (em bro̵i′dər, im-)

transitive verb

  1. to ornament (fabric) with a design in needlework
  2. to make (a design, etc.) on fabric with needlework
  3. to embellish (an account or report); add fanciful details to; exaggerate

Etymology: ME embrouderen < OFr embroder: see en- & broider

intransitive verb

  1. to do embroidery
  2. to exaggerate

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