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homespun
adjective
noun
Made of cloth spun or woven in the home
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adjective
Made of cloth spun or woven in the home
“Homespun linen”
adjective
Characteristic of country life
“Cracker-barrel philosophy”
adjective
Of textiles; having a rough surface
“A sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns”
noun
A rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home
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Homespun linen
Homespun garments
Cracker-barrel philosophy
The air of homespun country boys
A sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns
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