| Pronunciation: | 'broydur | ||
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| Matching Terms: | broiderer, broidery | ||
| Definition: | [v] decorate with needlework | ||
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| Synonyms: | embroider | ||
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| See Also: | adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament, purl, run up, sew, sew together, stitch | ||
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| Definition: | \Broid"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Broidered}.] [OE.
broiden, brouden, F. broder, confused with E. braid; F.
broder is either the same word as border to border (see
{Border}), or perh. of Celtic origin; cf. W. brathu to sting,
stab, Ir. & Gael. brod goad, prickle, OE. brod a goad; and
also Icel. broddr a spike, a sting, AS. brord a point.]
To embroider. [Archaic]
They shall make a broidered coat. --Ex. xxviii.
4.
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