cut·work
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Definition of cutwork
: embroidery usually on linen in which a design is outlined in buttonhole stitch and the enclosed material cut away
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“Cutwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cutwork. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of cutwork was in the 15th century
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