FEATHERSTITCH


Meaning of FEATHERSTITCH in English

/fedh"euhr stich'/ , n.

1. an embroidery stitch producing work in which a succession of branches extend alternately on each side of a central stem.

v.t.

2. to ornament by featherstitch.

[ 1825-35; FEATHER + STITCH 1 ]

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