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▪ I. ˈdraping, vbl. n.
[f. drape v. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb drape. †a. The action of weaving or making into cloth (obs.). b. The action of adjusting or fixing in artistic folds; manner or style of arranging the drapery.
1483Act 1 Rich. III, c. 8 §1 By the meane of true makyng and drapyng and also of true dying of Wollen Cloth. 1523Act 14 & 15 Hen. VIII, c. 3 The true making and draping of worstedes, sais, and stamins. 1883Myra's Jrnl. Aug., The style of polonaise..owes its popularity to the grace of its draping. 1884Pall Mall G. 27 Oct. 4/1 The draping is long and very simple.
▪ II. draping, ppl. a.|ˈdreɪpɪŋ|
Hanging in graceful or ‘artistic’ folds.
1898Daily News 7 May 8/4 A stiff collar on which are drawn folds of some softly draping stuff. 1903R. Langbridge Flame & Flood xx, Vases with the draping honeysuckle. |