Associations to the word «Duchesse»

Wiktionary

DUCHESSE LACE, noun. A variety of Brussels pillow lace made originally in Belgium and resembling Honiton guipure. It is worked with fine thread in large sprays, usually of the primrose pattern, with much raised work.
DUCHESSE LACES, noun. Plural of duchesse lace

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope