worsted

WORSTED, pp. Defeated; overthrown.

WORSTED, n. WUSTED. [The origin of this word is uncertain. It is usually supposed to take its name from a town in England or in Flanders; but in Norman, worstetz is mentioned; as lit de morstetz, a bed of worsted.] Yarn spun from combed wool; a particular kind of woolen yarn.

WORSTED, a. Consisting of worsted; made of worsted yarn; as worsted stockings.