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brocadeRich woven fabric, produced on a Jacquard loom. It is patterned, normally with more than two colours. Today brocade may be produced from artificial fibres, but it was traditionally made from silk, sometimes with highlights in metal thread. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The latter quickly spied out the magnificence of the brocade of Becky's train, and the splendour of the lace on her dress. Cutter put on her brocade and went among their friends soliciting orders for painted china, saying that Mr. And while saying this, in an absent manner, the worthy tailor endeavored to recapture his piece of brocade. |
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