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hemp color; ancient cord; mat edge
Meanings
3 senses · 6 examplesnoun
the color of hemp; grayish-brown color of hemp fiber
archaicRefers to the natural grayish-brown color of hemp fiber, used in classical texts to describe fabric colors.
This cloth has a hemp-gray color and a rough texture.
The ancients regarded hemp-gray as the color for everyday clothing.
noun
ancient cord used for tying shoes or fastening objects
archaicRefers to leather or silk cords used in ancient times to fasten shoes, secure carriage parts, or tie ritual objects.
A gentleman must wear jade, securing it with a cord.
In ancient times, shoes were fastened with cords to prevent them from falling off.
noun
border or edge of a woven mat or screen
archaicRefers to the decorative woven border of mats, screens, or hangings, often reinforced with additional threading.
The mat has an exquisite border with fine craftsmanship.
According to ancient ritual, the Son of Heaven's mats were five layers thick, all edged with borders.