There's many such a fortune been made out of Mechlin and Cognac.'
He fastened them with a brooch which he took from the Mechlin at his throat.
Of these Mechlin was the most considerable, in which he stationed a detachment of his troops.
The laces of Brussels and Mechlin (Malines) have the highest reputation.
A broad collar of Mechlin lace flowed over his shoulders, while wristbands of the same costly material dangled from his sleeves.