What is the meaning of homespun?

noun

  • A rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home.

adjective

  • Of textiles; having a rough surface.
    • usage: "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns"
  • Characteristic of country life.
    • usage: "cracker-barrel philosophy"; "folksy humor"; "the air of homespun country boys"
  • Made of cloth spun or woven in the home.
    • usage: "homespun linen"; "homespun garments"
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