- filatory
- filˈatory nounA machine for forming or spinning threads• • •Main Entry: ↑filature
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Filatory — Fil a*to*ry, n. [LL. filatorium place for spinning, fr. filare to spin, fr. L. filum a thread.] A machine for forming threads. [Obs.] W. Tooke. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Filature — Fil a*ture (?; 135), n. [LL. filatura, fr. filare to spin: cf. F. filature. See {Filatory}.] 1. A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons. Ure. [1913 Webster] 2. A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
