needlecraft en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-trom Proto-Indo-European *-tlom Proto-Indo-European *(s)néh₁tlom Proto-Germanic *nēþlą Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Germanic *-ō Proto-Germanic *nēþlō Proto-West Germanic *nāþlu Old English nǣdl Middle English nedle English needle Proto-Germanic *krafjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *kraftuz Proto-West Germanic *kraftu Old English cræft Old English -cræft Middle English -craft English -craft English needlecraft From needle + -craft.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The art or process of working with a needle esp. in embroidery or needlepoint.
- (countable) The product of such art or process.
- (uncountable) The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| needlecrafts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
pl szycie (art or process) · fr travaux d'aiguille (art or process) · bg шивачество (art or process)