Pin-cushion
noun, verb
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative form of pincushion. alt-of, alternative
"Then for womens cloaths, the cabadge of cloath of ſilver, brancht Sattin, and the like, went for pin-cuſhions, pin-pillows, womens purſes; and if black, Church-wardens capes."
Verb
- 1 Alternative form of pincushion. alt-of, alternative
"A circular island flap may pin-cushion. This complication can be avoided with proper planning."
Example
More examples"Then for womens cloaths, the cabadge of cloath of ſilver, brancht Sattin, and the like, went for pin-cuſhions, pin-pillows, womens purſes; and if black, Church-wardens capes."
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