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Definition of Homespun
1. Adjective. Of textiles; having a rough surface. "A sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns"
Exact synonyms: Nubbly, Nubby, Slubbed, Tweedy
Similar to: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Nubble, Nub, Nubbiness, Tweed, Tweediness
Similar to: Rough, Unsmooth
Derivative terms: Nubble, Nub, Nubbiness, Tweed, Tweediness
2. Noun. A rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home.
3. Adjective. Characteristic of country life. "The air of homespun country boys"
4. Adjective. Made of cloth spun or woven in the home. "Homespun garments"
Similar to: Homemade
Definition of Homespun
1. a. Spun or wrought at home; of domestic manufacture; coarse; plain.
2. n. Cloth made at home; as, he was dressed in homespun.
Definition of Homespun
1. Adjective. (context: of yarn) Spun in the home. ¹
2. Adjective. (context: of fabric) Woven in the home. ¹
3. Adjective. (context: of clothing etc) Made from homespun fabric. ¹
4. Adjective. (by extension) Plain and homely; unsophisticated and unpretentious. ¹
5. Noun. Fabric made from homespun yarn. ¹
6. Noun. (obsolete) An unpolished, rustic person. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Homespun
1. a loosely woven fabric [n -S]