n.
Pronunciation: ' wu ̇ s-t ə d, ' w ə r-st ə d
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Worsted (now Worstead ), England
Date: 13th century
: a smooth compact yarn from long wool fibers used especially for firm napless fabrics, carpeting, or knitting also : a fabric made from worsted yarns
– worsted adjective