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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | 1) A variant of ruddle, a red iron ore used as a colorant in paints and fabrics. See red ochre. | + | 1) A variant of ruddle, a red iron ore used as a colorant in paints and fabrics. See [[red ochre]]. |
2) A device for spreading warp yarns evenly. | 2) A device for spreading warp yarns evenly. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | + | ocre (Port.); ocher; ochre; red chalk | |
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 25 August 2022
Description
1) A variant of ruddle, a red iron ore used as a colorant in paints and fabrics. See Red ochre.
2) A device for spreading warp yarns evenly.
3) Interwoven sticks or vines, especially in a fence.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ocre (Port.); ocher; ochre; red chalk
Resources and Citations
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997