broider

broi·der  (broidr)

tr.v. broi·dered, broi·der·ing, broi·ders

To ornament with needlework; embroider.

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[Alteration (influenced by Middle English broiden, braided) of Middle English brouderen, from Old French brosder, brouder; see embroider.]

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broider·y n.

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broider [ˈbrɔɪdə]

vb

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) (tr) an archaic word for embroider

[from Old French brosder, of Germanic origin; see embroider]

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

broider - 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"