Etymology

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Today it means: A shed (area between warp yarns) with different yarns from a previous one. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

From counter- + shed (“gap between threads”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A shed (area between warp yarns) with different yarns from a previous one.

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