abb

A type of yarn for the warp.

Noun

  1. A type of yarn for the warp.
  2. A rough wool from the inferior parts of the fleece, used for the woof or weft.
  3. A filling pick used in weaving.

Origin

From Middle English ab, abbe, from Old English āweb, āb, ōweb, from away + web (“warp thread”).

Forms

abbs

Derived

abb-wool