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Braid — Braid, n. 1. A plait, band, or narrow fabric formed by intertwining or weaving together different strands. [1913 Webster] A braid of hair composed of two different colors twined together. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. A narrow fabric, as of wool, silk … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
braid — /breɪd / (say brayd) verb (t) 1. to weave together strips or strands of; plait. 2. to form by such weaving. 3. to bind or confine (the hair) with a band, ribbon, etc. 4. to trim (garments) with braid. –noun 5. a braided length, or plait, of hair …
luster wool — noun : coarse glossy wool from long wool sheep (as Lincoln and Leicester) called also braid wool … Useful english dictionary
textile — /teks tuyl, til/, n. 1. any cloth or goods produced by weaving, knitting, or felting. 2. a material, as a fiber or yarn, used in or suitable for weaving: Glass can be used as a textile. adj. 3. woven or capable of being woven: textile fabrics. 4 … Universalium
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Uniform of the Union Army — A plate showing the Union uniform of 1858, influenced by the French army The Uniform of the Union Army was widely varied and, due to limitations on supply of wool and other materials, based on availability and cost of materials during the United… … Wikipedia
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World War II German uniform — This article discusses the uniforms of the World War II Wehrmacht (Army, Air Force, and Navy). For the Waffen SS, see Uniforms and insignia of the Schutzstaffel. German general Alfred Jodl wearing black leather trenchcoat … Wikipedia
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Textile manufacturing terminology — The manufacture of textiles is one of the oldest of human technologies. In order to make textiles, the first requirement is a source of fibre from which a yarn can be made, primarily by spinning. (Both fibre and fiber are used in this article.)… … Wikipedia
