"Holbein stitch" meaning in All languages combined

See Holbein stitch on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Holbein stitches [plural]
Etymology: Named after Hans Holbein the Younger (1497-1543), 16th-century portrait painter who depicted people in clothing embroidered in this style. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Holbein stitch (countable and uncountable, plural Holbein stitches)
  1. (textiles) A simple, reversible line embroidery stitch commonly used in blackwork and Assisi embroidery. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Textiles
    Sense id: en-Holbein_stitch-en-noun--UaNf6~E Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles

Inflected forms

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