Brewer's: Warp and Weft

or Woof. The “warp” of a fabric are the longitudinal threads; the “weft” or “woof” are threads which run from selvage to selvage.

W cave the warp and weave the woof, The winding-sheet of Edward's race; Give ample room and verge enough The characters of hell to traco.

Gray: The Bgrd.

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