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Malines
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Ma·lines  (m-lnz, mä-ln)
See Mechlin1.

ma·lines  (m-ln)
n.
1. also ma·line (-ln) A thin, stiff net woven in a hexagonal pattern and used in dressmaking.
2. See Mechlin2.

[French, after Malines (Mechlin), Belgium.]

malines [məˈliːn]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a type of silk net used in dressmaking
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) another name for Mechlin lace
[from French Malines (Mechelen), where this lace was traditionally made]

Malines [malin]
n
(Placename) the French name for Mechelen


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