Herdiwick

Herdiwick
HERDWICK, HERDIWICK
A breed of sheep confined principally to the hills of Cumberland and Westmorland. The wool is coarse and open and not free from kemps and long hairs. It is non-lustrous and harsh. The length of the fibres averages about 8-in. Spinning quality 28's. Used mostly for carpets, woollens and blankets.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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