Historical Textile Terms

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noun a fine smooth yarn made from long-staple wool

adjective made of or resembling worsted

  • The worsted fabric used in the suit is of high quality.
  • I accidentally shrunk my worsted sweater in the wash.
  • I can't believe I worsted my opponent in the game last night.
  • Despite his best efforts, he felt like he was being worsted in the argument.