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(1):

(n.) A drawing out into threads; hence, the reeling of silk from cocoons.

(2):

(n.) A reel for drawing off silk from cocoons; also, an establishment for reeling silk.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Filature'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/filature.html. 1828.
 
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