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broider

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broi·der  (broidr)
tr.v. broi·dered, broi·der·ing, broi·ders
To ornament with needlework; embroider.
[Alteration (influenced by Middle English broiden, braided) of Middle English brouderen, from Old French brosder, brouder; see embroider.]
broider·y n.
broider [ˈbrɔɪdə]
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) (tr) an archaic word for embroider
[from Old French brosder, of Germanic origin; see embroider]
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Verb1.broider - decorate with needleworkbroider - decorate with needlework            
embroider
faggot, fagot - ornament or join (fabric) by faggot stitch; "He fagotted the blouse for his wife"
purl - embroider with gold or silver thread
purl - edge or border with gold or silver embroidery
adorn, decorate, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify - make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.; "Decorate the room for the party"; "beautify yourself for the special day"
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