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homespun

ho·mes·pun

US/ˈhoʊmˌspʌn/ uncommon obsolete
noun (1) adjective (3)

noun

1.

a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home

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adjective

1.

of textiles; having a rough surface

  • “a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns”
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2.

characteristic of country life

  • “cracker-barrel philosophy”
  • “folksy humor”
  • “the air of homespun country boys”
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3.

made of cloth spun or woven in the home

  • “homespun linen”
  • “homespun garments”
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Origin

From home + spun.

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