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é

[ ap-li-key ]

noun

  1. ornamentation, as a cutout design, that is sewn on to or otherwise applied to a piece of material.
  2. work so formed.
  3. a decorative feature, as a sconce, applied to a surface.


verb (used with object)

éd, éing.
  1. to apply as é to.

é

/ æˈːɪ /

noun

  1. a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another
  2. the practice of decorating in this way
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to sew or fix (a decoration) on as an é
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of é1

1835–45; < French: applied, fastened to, past participle of appliquer to apply
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of é1

C18: from French, literally: applied
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According to the report, the “cosmetic applique” along with the exterior of the trunk bed trim may have not been installed correctly, which could cause the trim to become loose or separate altogether.

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Therefore, you’ll discover suits with é dot patches and frayed edges as well as dog-tag necklaces and sophisticated wire broaches on mini Scottish kilt pins.

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Full of the emotion of the evening, she held it together in soft pastel knits and floret applique tops and dresses that epitomized femininity.

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Artist Ken Gun Min uses a tiny needle to applique his canvases, which he treats with gesso and Japanese bookbinding glue.

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Cutting and sewing techniques allowed these prints to live anew as é details.

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