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OP grommet
n.
5< obs. Fr gromette (now gourmette), curb chain, bridle < gourmer, to curb, prob. < VL *grumus, throat6
1 a ring of rope or metal used to fasten the edge of a sail to its stay, hold an oar in place, etc.
2 an eyelet, as of metal or plastic, protecting an opening in cloth, leather, etc.
Entire Thread Subject Posted By Posted grommet wwh 12/25/02 06:30 PM Re: spongin wwh 12/25/02 06:32 PM Re: stacte wwh 12/25/02 06:34 PM Re: statice wwh 12/25/02 06:37 PM
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