needlework

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

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Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁-
Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr
Proto-Indo-European *-om
Proto-Indo-European *-trom
Proto-Indo-European *-tlom
Proto-Indo-European *(s)néh₁tlom
Proto-Germanic *nēþlą
Proto-Indo-European *-h₂
Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂
Proto-Germanic *-ō
Proto-Germanic *nēþlō
Proto-West Germanic *nāþlu
Old English nǣdl
Middle English nedle
English needle
English -work
English needlework

    From needle + -work.

    Pronunciation

    • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈniː.dəl.wɜːk/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)
    • (General American) IPA(key): /ˈniː.dəl.wɚk/

    Noun

    needlework (countable and uncountable, plural needleworks)

    1. The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint.
    2. The product of such art or process.
    3. The occupation or employment of a person skilled in embroidery, needlepoint, etc.
      Hyponyms: sewing, stitchery

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    References

    • The Random House Dictionary 1973 (copyright)
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