Definition of faconne
of textiles
:having a pattern that consists of small scattered figures or a fancy weave
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Origin and Etymology of faconne
French façonné, from past participle of façonner to work, fashion, from façon make, fashioning, manner, from Latin faction-, factio action of making, company, faction
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Origin and Etymology of faconne
French façonné, from façonné, adjective
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