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

2. Noun. A rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home.
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile
Specialized synonyms: Russet

3. Adjective. Characteristic of country life. "The air of homespun country boys"
Exact synonyms: Cracker-barrel, Folksy
Similar to: Rural

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homespun

homeschooling
homeschools
homeshoring
homesick
homesickly
homesickness
homesicknesses
homesite
homesites
homesitter
homesitters
homesitting
homeslice
homeslices
homesourcing
homespun (current term)
homespun(p)
homespun fabric
homespuns
homestall
homestalls
homestand
homestands
homestay
homestays
homestead
homestead law
homesteaded
homesteader
homesteaders

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