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worsted

wor.sted \'wu.s-t*d, 'w*r-st*d\ n [ME, fr. Worsted (now Worstead), England] 
   1: a smooth compact yarn from long wool fibers used esp. for firm napless f 
   abrics, carpeting, or knitting 2: a fabric made from worsted yarns  - 
   worsted aj