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| passe·men·terie [ pass méntree ] (plural passe·men·teries) |
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1. decorative trimming for clothes: a decorative trimming for clothing, e.g. one made of beads, braid, or lace
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2. making of cloth decorations: the craft of making fringes, tassels, and cords to embellish soft furnishings and upholstery
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| [Early 17th century. < French< passement "decorative lace or braid" < passer (see pass)] |
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