broider
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broi·der
(broi′dər)tr.v. broi·dered, broi·der·ing, broi·ders Archaic
To ornament with needlework; embroider.
[Alteration (influenced by Middle English broiden, braided) of Middle English brouderen, from Old French brosder, brouder; see embroider.]
broi′der·y n.
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broider
(ˈbrɔɪdə)vb
(Knitting & Sewing) (tr) an archaic word for embroider
[C15: from Old French brosder, of Germanic origin; see embroider]
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broi•der
(ˈbrɔɪ dər)v.t.
to embroider.
[1400–50; late Middle English, variant of browder]
broi′der•er, n.
broi′der•y, n.
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broider
Past participle: broidered
Gerund: broidering
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Verb | 1. | broider - decorate with needlework purl - embroider with gold or silver thread purl - edge or border with gold or silver embroidery |
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