<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!DOCTYPE Zthes SYSTEM "http://zthes.z3950.org/xml/zthes-05.dtd">  <Zthes><term><termId>31349660</termId><termName>picots</termName><termType>PT</termType><termNote><![CDATA[ Refers to small loops of twisted thread, larger than the purl, generally appearing in a series to form an ornamental edging on lace, ribbon, or braid. In embroidery, the term may also refer to a raised knot similarly formed to represent a leaf, petal, ear of corn, or other similar shape. ]]></termNote><termCreatedDate>2026-03-30 20:34:22</termCreatedDate><relation><relationType>UF</relationType><termId>31349661</termId><termName>picot</termName><termType>ND</termType></relation><relation><relationType>BT</relationType><termId>31323335</termId><termName>stitches</termName><termType>PT</termType></relation></term>  </Zthes>