bourdon lace

noun

bour·​don lace

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: a net lace with edge and pattern outlined by cording

Word History

Etymology

French bourdon cord edging on lace, staff of a fish net, pilgrim's staff, from Late Latin burdon-, burdo hinny, from Latin burdus

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