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sutile

adjective
su·​tile | \ ˈsütə̇l\

Definition of sutile

archaic
: done by stitching sutile pictures which imitate tapestry— Samuel Johnson

History and Etymology for sutile

Latin sutilis sewn together, from sutus (past participle of suere to sew) + -ilis -ile

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