genappe

[ juh-nap, zhuh- ]

/ dʒəˈnæp, ʒə- /

to singe (worsted yarn) in order to remove loose or protruding fibers.

Origin of genappe

First recorded in 1855–60; after Genappe, Belgium, where the yarn was originally manufactured

gen y, gen., gen. mtg., gena, genal gland, genappe, genappe yarn, genck, gendarme, gendarmerie, gender

The duke made good his words by giving his guest the estate of Genappe, of which Louis took possession at the end of July.

Charles the Bold |Ruth Putnam
His right was in advance of Planchenois, and his left rested on the Genappe road, while his rear was skirted by thick woods.

The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. |E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
The Prussians threw themselves into Genappe, furious, no doubt, that they were not more entirely the conquerors.

Les Misrables |Victor Hugo
At the first sound of the Prussian drums and bugles, Genappe was abandoned, and nothing thought of but headlong flight.

The Fifteen Decisive Battles of The World From Marathon to Waterloo |Edward Creasy

At Genappe, an effort was made to wheel about, to present a battle front, to draw up in line.

Les Misrables |Victor Hugo

genappe

/ (dʒəˈnæp) /

a smooth worsted yarn used for braid, etc

C19: from Genappe, Belgium, where originally manufactured