Hvergarn

17:10 Mar 17, 2021
Danish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - History
Danish term or phrase: Hvergarn
Hello,

I am currently translating a biography written in 1952 and this word 'hvergarn' is used to describe an apron. I understand what it is. I was able to find this source, https://denstoredanske.lex.dk/hvergarn, but I'm drawing a blank as to what the English term is. Textiles is not exactly my area of expertise.

Thanks!
Kristine Nielsen
Denmark
Local time: 11:26


Summary of answers provided
4home-spun yarn
Michele Fauble
3Homespun cloth
Pia Walker


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home-spun yarn


Explanation:
https://books.google.com/books?id=6u5GAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA307&lpg=...

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hvergarn , home - spun yarn
https://books.google.com/books?id=6T4RAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA141&lpg=...

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“Linsey-woolsey” in English.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linsey-woolsey

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”hvergarn”, linsey-woolsey, which is woven by flax yarn in one direction. and wool yarn in the other.

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/5778521/dress-and-fas...





Michele Fauble
United States
Local time: 03:26
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Homespun cloth


Explanation:
Det kommer an på anvendelsen, hvad det kaldes på engelsk. Ticking, burlap etc etc


    https://www.collinsdictionary.com/word-lists/fabric-fabrics
    https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/cottonade
Pia Walker
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Native speaker of: Native in DanishDanish
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