Worst"ed (?; 277), n.
[From Worsted, now spelled Worstead, a town in Norfolk, England; for
Worthstead. See Worth, n., and Stead.]
1. Well-twisted yarn spun of long-staple wool which has been combed to lay the
fibers parallel, used for
carpets, cloth, hosiery,
gloves, and the like.
2. Fine and soft
woolen yarn, untwisted or lightly twisted, used in knitting and embroidery.
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