First Known Use: 13th century
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worsted
noun wor·sted \ˈwu̇s-təd, ˈwər-stəd\
: a type of cloth or yarn made from wool
Full Definition of WORSTED
: a smooth compact yarn from long wool fibers used especially for firm napless fabrics, carpeting, or knitting; also : a fabric made from worsted yarns
— worsted adjective
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Origin of WORSTED
Middle English, from Worsted (now Worstead), England
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worsted
noun wor·sted \ˈwu̇s-təd, ˈwərs-\
Definition of WORSTED for Kids
1
: a smooth yarn spun from long fibers of wool
2
: a fabric woven from a worsted yarn
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