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Webster 1913 Edition

Applique

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Apˊpliˊqué′

(?; 277)

,

Adj.

[F., fr.

appliquer

to put on.]

Ornamented with a pattern (which has been cut out of another color or stuff) applied or transferred to a foundation;

as,

appliqué

lace;

appliqué

work.