homespun meaning and definition

HOMESPUN noun

Definition of homespun (noun)

1. a rough loosely woven fabric originally made with yarn that was spun at home

HOMESPUN adjective

Definition of homespun (adjective)

1. of textiles; having a rough surface
   • "a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns"
   • synonyms: nubbly, nubby, slubbed, tweedy
2. characteristic of country life
   • "cracker-barrel philosophy"; "folksy humor"; "the air of homespun country boys"
   • synonyms: cracker-barrel, folksy
3. made of cloth spun or woven in the home
   • "homespun linen"; "homespun garments"