piece-dyed

[pees-dahyd]

piece-dyed

[pees-dahyd]
adjective
dyed after weaving (opposed to yarn-dyed).

Origin:
1835–45
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piece-dyed
 
adj
Compare yarn-dyed (of fabric) dyed after weaving

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