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reembroidery en · NOUN

Etymology

From reembroider + -y.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) The act or process of reembroidering.
    • The reembroidery case referenced above (Headquarters Ruling Letter (HRL) 561781 dated September 19, 2000), involved foreign lace that was exported to the Philippines to have rope (thick thread), sequins or beads, or any combination of these items, hand embroidered onto the lace. 2003, Customs Bulletin and Decisions:
    • There was no evidence of either the addition of paint or dye or of reembroidery. 1993, The J. Paul Getty Museum Journal: Volume 20, 1992, →ISBN, page 111:
    • Reembroidery, or improvement of the machine-made product, is also done in the homes; there are machines for this work, but most of it done by hand. 1912, Daily Consular and Trade Reports - Issues 154-230, page 1095:
  2. (uncountable) Decorative embellishments added by reembroidery.
    • Reembroidery (with a corded look) defines the pattern and adds dimension. 1987, Modern Bride Editors, Stephanie H. Dahl, Modern Bride Guide to Your Wedding and Marriage, →ISBN, page 118:
    • The underskirt of the gown was brocade with gold reembroidery. 2010, Bertrice Small, The Border Vixen, →ISBN: