Mechlin lace

noun

a fine bobbin lace with raised cord, originally made in Mechlin.
a similar lace made by machine.
Also called Mechlin, malines.

Origin of Mechlin lace

First recorded in 1690–1700; after Mechlin

British Dictionary definitions for mechlin lace

Mechlin lace

noun

bobbin lace made at Mechlin, characterized by patterns outlined by a heavier flat thread Also called: malines