galloon
a braid or trimming of worsted, silk or rayon tinsel, gold or silver, etc., usually having scalloping along both edges.
Origin of galloon
1Other words from galloon
- gal·looned, adjective
Words Nearby galloon
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How to use galloon in a sentence
Orris, or′is, n. a peculiar kind of gold or silver lace: upholsterers' galloon and gimp.
There are 524 looms of silk stuffs, and 2700 of ribbons and silk galloon.
The Arts and Crafts of Older Spain, Volume III (of 3) | Leonard WilliamsBut if the artist is not yet certainly identified, the name of the weaver is certain, for on the galloon he has left his sign.
The Tapestry Book | Helen Churchill CandeeThe place for this mark was the galloon, and it was usually executed in a lighter colour, but a single tone.
The Tapestry Book | Helen Churchill CandeeAnd sometimes a dealer, wishing glory through his dealings, ordered his sign in the galloon.
The Tapestry Book | Helen Churchill Candee
British Dictionary definitions for galloon
/ (ɡəˈluːn) /
a narrow band of cord, embroidery, silver or gold braid, etc, used on clothes and furniture
Origin of galloon
1Derived forms of galloon
- gallooned, adjective
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