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Merrow vs Overlock - What's the difference?

merrow | overlock | Synonyms |

Overlock is a synonym of merrow.



In sewing terms the difference between merrow and overlock

is that merrow is to overlock while overlock is to stitch in this manner.

merrow

English

Etymology 1

Noun

(en noun) (wikipedia merrow)
  • A merman or mermaid in Scottish and Irish Gaelic folklore.

    • Etymology 2

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (sewing) To overlock.

    • overlock

    English

    Noun

    (en noun) (wikipedia overlock)
  • (sewing) A stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming or seaming.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • (sewing) To stitch in this manner.

    • Synonyms

    * merrow * overedge * serge