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worsted

Pronunciation: /ˈwʊstɪd/
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Definition of worsted

noun

  • [mass noun] a fine smooth yarn spun from combed long-staple wool.
  • fabric made from worsted yarn, having a close-textured surface with no nap: [as modifier]:a worsted suit

Origin:

Middle English: from Worstead, the name of a parish in Norfolk, England

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