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Traditional English :: embroider
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embroilment.html - v.tr. 1 (also absol.) a decorate (cloth etc.) with needlework. b create (a design) in this way. 2 add interest to (a narrative) with fictitious additions. embroiderer n. [ME f. AF enbrouder (as EN-(1), OF brouder, broisder f. Gmc)] |
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Traditional English :: embroidery
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embroilment.html - n. (pl. -ies) 1 the art of embroidering. 2 embroidered work; a piece of this. 3 unnecessary or extravagant ornament. [ME f. AF enbrouderie (as EMBROIDER)] |
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Traditional English :: embroil
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embroilment.html - v.tr. 1 (often foll. by with) involve (a person) in conflict or difficulties. 2 bring (affairs) into a state of confusion. embroilment n. [F embrouiller (as EN-(1), BROIL(2))] |
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Traditional English :: embrocation
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embroilment.html - n. a liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve muscular pain etc. [F embrocation or med.L embrocatio ult. f. Gk embrokhe lotion] |
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Traditional English :: embroider
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embroilment.html - v.tr. 1 (also absol.) a decorate (cloth etc.) with needlework. b create (a design) in this way. 2 add interest to (a narrative) with fictitious additions. embroiderer n. [ME f. AF enbrouder (as EN-(1), OF brouder, broisder f. Gmc)] |
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Traditional English :: embroidery
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embroilment.html - n. (pl. -ies) 1 the art of embroidering. 2 embroidered work; a piece of this. 3 unnecessary or extravagant ornament. [ME f. AF enbrouderie (as EMBROIDER)] |
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