Meaning
A pattern, characterised by diagonal ridges, created by the regular interlacing of threads of the warp and weft during weaving.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
PIE word *dwóh₁ From Middle English twyll, twylle, from Old English twilīċ (“two-threaded”), a partial calque of Latin bilix, bilic-, from bis (“twice”) + licium (“thread”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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