sister's thread
noun1
Business, Manufacturing, Sewing, Textiles A finely embroidered linen thread used in Italian smocks or undergarments worn by women, often featuring intricate blackwork or whitework patterns.
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- nun's thread
noun
Business, Manufacturing, Sewing, Textiles A finely embroidered linen thread used in Italian smocks or undergarments worn by women, often featuring intricate blackwork or whitework patterns.
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