scrollwork

noun

scroll·​work ˈskrōl-ˌwərk How to pronounce scrollwork (audio)
: ornamentation characterized by scrolls
especially : fancy designs in wood often made with a scroll saw

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At some point during the surveys of the wreck, a watch was brought up to the search ship and cleaned, revealing elaborate scrollwork, a jewelled interior, and its maker: Edward East, of London. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 The scrollwork lining the hall's interior archways and walls features columbines — a nod to the state's official flower. Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 12 July 2024 Grab this flatware set that comes with an initial engraved on the handle in the middle of delicate, swirling scrollwork. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 19 June 2024 The white oven is covered in golden scrollwork depicting the 12 days of Christmas. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for scrollwork 

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First Known Use

1739, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scrollwork was in 1739

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“Scrollwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrollwork. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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scrollwork

noun
scroll·​work -ˌwərk How to pronounce scrollwork (audio)
: ornamental work (as in metal or wood) having a scroll or scrolls

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