malines
Also ma·line . a delicate net resembling tulle, originally made by hand in the town of Mechlin, Belgium.
Origin of malines
1Other definitions for Malines (2 of 2)
French name of Mechlin.
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How to use malines in a sentence
About 1858 he married Maline ien (b. in Aardal, Sogn, in 1835).
If the hat is covered with maline, use a maline lining; if with georgette, a georgette lining should be used.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen MartinThe wires of a frame are often first wound with narrow bias pieces of net or maline.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen MartinMaline is one of the most beautiful materials used in millinery and it lends itself to many uses.
Make Your Own Hats | Gene Allen MartinA bow of maline requires wiring with a very small tie wire or lace wire.
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British Dictionary definitions for malines (1 of 2)
/ (məˈliːn) /
a type of silk net used in dressmaking
another name for Mechlin lace
Origin of malines
1British Dictionary definitions for Malines (2 of 2)
/ (malin) /
the French name for Mechelen
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