I. ˈwu̇stə̇d, ˈwərs-, ˈwə̄s-, ˈwəis- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English worstede, worsted, from Worthstede, Worsted (now Worstead ), parish & village of Norfolk, England
1. or worsted yarn : a smooth compact yarn spun with average to hard twist from long wool fibers that have been carded and combed and used especially for firm napless fabrics, carpeting, or knitting wools
2. : any of various closely woven fabrics (as gabardine and serge) made from worsted yarns usually with a smooth napless face and used especially for suiting and tailored garments
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from worsted (I)
1. : made of worsted or worsted yarn
worsted suiting
worsted suit
2. : of, relating to, or concerned with worsted or worsted products especially in manufacture and commercial handling
worsted mill