"blackwork" meaning in All languages combined

See blackwork on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: black + work Etymology templates: {{compound|en|black|work}} black + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} blackwork (uncountable)
  1. (sewing) A form of counted-thread embroidery that is usually stitched on even-weave fabric with a twisted thread. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sewing
    Sense id: en-blackwork-en-noun-oVjKQ9jw Topics: business, manufacturing, sewing, textiles
  2. (obsolete) Work connected with funerals, as an undertaker's assistant or a maker of mourning clothes, etc. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-blackwork-en-noun-DFCb0veu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 44 56
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Related terms: redwork, scarletwork

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