warping penny

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.The act or process of one who, or that which, warps. [1913 Webster]

2.The art or occupation of preparing warp or webs for the weaver. --Craig. [1913 Webster]

Warping bank, a bank of earth raised round a field to retain water let in for the purpose of enriching land. --Craig.

Warping hook, a hook used by rope makers for hanging the yarn on, when warping it into hauls for tarring.

Warping mill, a machine for warping yarn.

Warping penny, money, varying according to the length of the thread, paid to the weaver by the spinner on laying the warp. [Prov. Eng.] --Wright.

Warping post, a strong post used in warping rope-yarn. [1913 Webster]