Meanings
plural grecques
- An ornament of Greek origin, or Greek-style, especially a fretwork
The sleeves are wide; the revers, or deep cuffs, being formed by a grecque similar to that of the skirt.
1861, The What-not; or Ladies' Handy-book, page 1591 more example
the back is flat and flush with the grecque-covered chamber wall and is sculptured in continuation of the lower zone of grecque mosaic
1895, William Henry Holmes, Archaeological Studies Among the Ancient Cities of Mexico - A vessel with a perforated bottom for making coffee without grounds.
Origin
- Frenchgrecque
- Englishgrecque
French grecque, feminine of grec (“Greek”)
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