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A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons.
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A small pin, or cylinder, formerly of bone, now most commonly of wood, used in the making of pillow lace. Each thread is wound on a separate bobbin w…
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A lively dance of the Highlanders of Scotland; also, the music to the dance; -- often called Scotch reel.
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A piece of cane or red with a knot at each end, or a hollow cylinder of wood with a ridge at each end, used to wind thread or yarn upon.
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