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countable and uncountable, plural embroideries
The ornamentation of fabric using needlework. examples
A piece of embroidered fabric. quotations examples
‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’
1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 15, in The China Governess
The elaboration of an account etc. with details, especially when fictitious. examples