bobbin lace made at Mechlin, characterized by patterns outlined by a heavier flat thread
Also called: malines
Mechlin lace in American English
noun
1.
a fine bobbin lace with raised cord, originally made in Mechlin
2.
a similar lace made by machine
Also called: Mechlin, malines
Word origin
[1690–1700; after mechlin]This word is first recorded in the period 1690–1700. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: additive, dogwatch, freshen, manta, synthetic