orphrey

or·phrey

noun \ˈȯr-frē\

plural orphreys

Definition of ORPHREY

1

a : elaborate embroidery b : a piece of such embroidery

2

: an ornamental border or band especially on an ecclesiastical vestment

Origin of ORPHREY

Middle English orfrey, from Anglo-French orfreis, from Medieval Latin aurifrigium, from Latin aurum gold + Phrygius Phrygian — more at aureus

First Known Use: 13th century