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Definition of Macramé
1. Noun. A relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords.
2. Verb. Make knotted patterns. "They macramé the cape "; "Macrame a plant holder"
Definition of Macramé
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of macramé) ¹
2. Noun. A form of decorative textile made by knotting and weaving. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Macramé
1. a trimming of knotted thread or cord [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Macramé
Literary usage of Macramé
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Varied Occupations in Weaving by Louisa Walker (1901)
"WEAVING WITH MACRAME TWINE Small articles look better and more artistic when
woven with the fine Macrame twine. The colours are very beautiful, ..."
2. Treasures of Use and Beauty: An Epitome of the Choicest Gems of Wisdom by G. W. Mack (1883)
"These bags can be made very effective and showy, by having the upper part made
of crazy work in the brightest of colors, and the under part of Macrame lace. ..."
3. Occupation Therapy; a Manual for Nurses by William Rush Dunton (1915)
"Recently there has been a revival of it, and bags made of raffia have been used
for several years. Some macrame is very beautiful. ..."
4. Occupation Therapy: A Manual for Nurses by William Rush Dunton (1915)
"Recently there has been a revival of it, and bags made of raffia have been used
for several years. Some macrame is very beautiful. ..."
5. The Lace Dictionary by Chandler Robbins Clifford (1913)
"With the introduction of machine net the entire traditions of lace-making were
upset and by 1830 lace-makers of Macrame cushion. all kinds produced simple ..."
6. Occupations for Little Fingers: A Manual for Grade Teachers, Mothers and by Elizabeth Sage, Anna Maria Cooley (1910)
"Macrame cord, No. 60, 4 yards. Approximate cost per child 01 Cut the cord in two
pieces of ... Macrame cord, No. 16,12 yards.—Macrame cord, No. 60, 1 yard. ..."
7. The Inform Designer's Manual by Graham Nelson (2001)
"Open: "The woollen twine is knotted hopelessly tight."; describe [; print ""A
macrame bag hangs from the ceiling, shut tight"; if (child(self)) { print " . ..."
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