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| | Joseph Marie Jacquard |
 | | ], 1752–1834, French inventor, whose loom is of the greatest importance in modern mechanical figure weaving. |
| | In 1806 his perfected loom was bought by the state and declared public property, and he was granted an annuity of 3,000 francs and a royalty on all looms sold. |
| | loom - loom, frame or machine used for weaving; there is evidence that the loom has been in use since 4400... |
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