homespun
Use Homespun in a sentence
adjective
2.
made of such cloth: homespun clothing.
3.
plain; unpolished; unsophisticated; simple; rustic: homespun humor.
noun
4.
a plain-weave cloth made at home, or of homespun yarn.
5.
any cloth of similar appearance.
6.
a rustic person.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | having plain or unsophisticated character |
| 2. | woven or spun at home |
| —n | |
| 3. | cloth made at home or made of yarn spun at home |
| 4. | a cloth resembling this but made on a power loom |
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Example sentences
Some of the smaller papers were special because they had a homespun, regional flavor.
The smoke-free rooms have a homespun, country feel, with pine wood accents and private balconies overlooking the river.
Her folksy style settles you in quickly for a homespun tour of the area and it's amazing history.
The homespun setting is a long way from the spotlit, beech-wood minimalism of chic contemporary dining.
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