genappe

[ juh-nap, zhuh- ]

verb (used with object),ge·napped, ge·nap·ping.
  1. to singe (worsted yarn) in order to remove loose or protruding fibers.

Origin of genappe

1
First recorded in 1855–60; after Genappe, Belgium, where the yarn was originally manufactured

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genappe

/ (dʒəˈnæp) /


noun
  1. a smooth worsted yarn used for braid, etc

Origin of genappe

1
C19: from Genappe, Belgium, where originally manufactured

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