The land immediately next to, and inland from, a coast.
A remote or undeveloped area, a backwater.
Anything vague or ill-defined, especially something that is ill understood.
The rural territory surrounding an urban area, especially a port.
That which is unknown or unexplored about someone.
Fabric fiber produced by slubbing.
A small thickened portion or knot found on linen yarn, caused by defects.
To draw and twist fibers in order to prepare them for spinning.