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bullion stitch — noun or bullion knot : a decorative stitch similar to the French knot forming very short bars … Useful english dictionary
Knotted stitch — This article is about knotted embroidery stitches. For other types of knots, see Knot, Macramé A knotted stitch is any embroidery technique in which the yarn or thread is knotted around itself. Common knotted stitches include French knots and… … Wikipedia
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Court uniform and dress in the United Kingdom — See also: Court dress R. B. Bennett (1870–1947) in court dress. Contents 1 Court dress … Wikipedia
Windsor uniform — The Windsor uniform is a type of dress worn by male members of the House of Windsor. The uniform was introduced by George III in 1779.The first Court Uniform was the Windsor Coat or Uniform, dating from c.1778. This is now an evening tail coat of … Wikipedia
Mess dress — Three Canadian officers in shawl or rolled collar jacket and waistcoat style mess dress or mess kit. Miniature medals and other accoutrements are also worn. Mess dress is the military term for the formal evening dress worn in the mess or at other … Wikipedia
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Embroidery stitch — In everyday language, a stitch in the context of embroidery or hand sewing is defined as the movement of the embroidery needle from the backside of the fabric to the front side and back to the back side. The thread stroke on the front side… … Wikipedia
Hilt — The hilt (sometimes called the haft) of a sword is its handle, consisting of a guard,grip and pommel. The guard may contain a crossguard or quillons. A tassel or sword knot may be attached to the guard or pommel. Pommel The pommel (the name is… … Wikipedia
Alexander the Great — 356 323 B.C., king of Macedonia 336 323: conqueror of Greek city states and of the Persian empire from Asia Minor and Egypt to India. * * * or Alexander III born 356 BC, Pella, Macedonia died June 13, 323 BC, Babylon King of Macedonia (336–323)… … Universalium
