inwrought

adjective

in·​wrought (ˌ)in-ˈrȯt How to pronounce inwrought (audio)
ˈin-ˌrȯt
1
: having decoration worked in : ornamented
especially : decorated with embroidery
2
: worked in especially as decoration

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inwrought was in 1637

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“Inwrought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inwrought. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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