See Also: crewel(dictionary)

theriomorphic (iou) and crewel (iou)


theriomorphic (iou)



theriomorphic adjective. L19.
[formed as THERIOMORPH + -IC.]
Esp. of a god: having the form of an animal.
theriomorphism noun representation of a person or god in the form of an animal; ascription of animal characteristics to a person: E20.

crewel (iou)



crewel noun & adjective. L15.
[Origin unkn.]
A. noun.
A thin loosely twisted worsted yarn, used esp. for tapestry and embroidery. L15.
= crewel-work, sense B.2 below. L19.
b. attrib. or as adjective.
gen. Made of or with crewel. obsolete exc. dial. M16.
crewel-work, (embroidery with) a design worked in worsted on a ground of linen or cloth. M19.
Of or pertaining to crewel-work; for use in crewel-work; embroidered with crewel-work. L19.
crewelist noun a person who works crewel-work L19.