Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Warp and Weft, or Woof.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.

Warp and Weft, or Woof.

The “warp” of a fabric are the longitudinal threads; the “weft” or “woof” are threads which run from selvage to selvage.

“Weave the warn and weave the woof,

The winding-sheet of Edward’s race;

Give ample room and verge enough

The characters of hell to traco.”

Gray: The Bard.

Warp (To).

Warrior Queen (The).