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First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined at sense 1a
See Words from the same year: the threads that run from side to side on a loom or in a woven fabric
See words that rhyme with weft Spanish Central: Translation of weft Nglish: Translation of weft for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about weft
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