guipure

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Noun
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gui=pure

CIDE DICTIONARY

guipuren. [F.].
     A term used for lace of different kinds; most properly for a lace of large pattern and heavy material which has no ground or mesh, but has the pattern held together by connecting threads called bars or brides.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

guipure, n. a heavy lace of linen pieces joined by embroidery.

Etymology
F f. guiper cover with silk etc. f. Gmc

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