packthread
Americannoun
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a strong thread or twine for sewing or tying up packages.
noun
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a strong twine for sewing or tying up packages
Other Word Forms
- packthreaded adjective
Etymology
Origin of packthread
First recorded in 1300–50, packthread is from the Middle English word pakthrede. See pack 1, thread
Example Sentences
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It was not wrapped in paper; it was packed close and very skillfully bound together with cords, lengthwise and crosswise, making a network of packthread all over it.
From In the Days of the Guild by Lamprey, Louise
The hives are fastened to each other by laths placed on a thin packcloth, which is drawn up on each side and tied with packthread several times round their tops.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849
Well, Sir, that imp there winds her round her finger like a piece of packthread.
From Luttrell Of Arran Complete by Lever, Charles James
Put in a glass of red wine, give it a boil, and take it up; lay it in a dish, and strain the gravy over it, untying the packthread first.
From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady
Remnants of packthread and old cakes of Roses Were thinly scatter'd, to make up a show.
From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Ellacombe, Henry Nicholson
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