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   Home·spun

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   adjective

   • 1. simple and unsophisticated: "homespun philosophy"
   • 2. (of cloth or yarn) made or spun at home.
   • ▪ denoting a coarse handwoven fabric similar to tweed.

   noun

   • 1. coarse handwoven cloth: "clad in homespun"

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   What is the adjective for Homespun?

   • adjective Spun or woven in the home. adjective Made of a homespun fabric. adjective Simple and homely; unpretentious. noun A plain, coarse, usually woolen cloth made of homespun yarn. noun A similar sturdy fabric made on a power loom. from The Century Dictionary. Spun or wrought at home; of domestic manufacture.

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   What does homespun mean in English literature?

   • In English literature, "homespun" can mean boorish behavior or wholesome simplicity. In Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, for example, Puck dismisses the comic bumpkins Bottom and Snout as "hempen homespun." Writing a century later, John Dryden contrasted "harlot-hunting" foreigners with an "honest homespun countrey Clown" of English make.

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   What is homespun philosophy?

   • The book is simple homespun philosophy. Homespun clothes are made from cloth that has been made at home, rather than in a factory . Most of them still wore the homespun clothes in which they had left their farms. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. Collins English Dictionary.

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   What is a homespun cloth?

   • 1. Spun or woven in the home: homespun linen. 2. Made of a homespun fabric: a homespun tablecloth. 3. Simple and homely; unpretentious: "Most small towns would have gladly forfeited some of their homespun values if it meant luring a firm there" (William Mueller). n. 1. A plain, coarse, usually woolen cloth made of homespun yarn. 2.

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   HOMESPUN meaning: 1. (of beliefs, theories, etc.) simple and ordinary: 2. (of beliefs, theories, etc.) simple and…. Learn more.

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   Definition of homespun adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   May 5, 2024 · having plain or unsophisticated character. 2. woven or spun at home. noun. 3. cloth made at home or made of yarn spun at home. 4. a cloth resembling this but made on a power loom. Collins English Dictionary.

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   What does the word homespun mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word homespun, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. homespun has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. textiles (late 1500s) agriculture (early 1600s) weaving (mid 1600s)

7. www.textileglossary.com › terms › homespunWhat is Homespun - Definition & Explanation @ TextileGlossary.com

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   Mar 21, 2023 · In the context of textile production, Homespun refers to fabrics that are woven using natural fibers, such as cotton, wool, or linen. The fabric's construction is typically characterized by a plain weave, which is the simplest and most basic weaving technique, resulting in a balanced and sturdy fabric structure. Types of Homespun Fabric.

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   Sep 22, 2023 · (by extension) Plain and homely; unsophisticated and unpretentious . Synonyms: down-home, cracker-barrel. Translations [ edit] ± spun at home. ± woven at home. ± made from homespun fabric. ± plain and homely. Noun [ edit] homespun ( countable and uncountable, plural homespuns) Fabric made from homespun yarn.

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   HOMESPUN. The word "homespun" connotes both a rough fabric worn by country people and the human qualities, good or bad, associated with it. In English literature, "homespun" can mean boorish behavior or wholesome simplicity. In Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, for example, Puck dismisses the comic bumpkins Bottom and Snout as "hempen ...