SEQUINING
Etymology
Noun
sequining (uncountable)
The application of sequins to clothing etc.
Source: Wiktionary
SEQUIN
Se"quin, n. Etym: [F. sequin, It. zecchino, from zecca the mint, fr.
Ar. sekkah, sikkah, a die, a stamp. Cf. Zechin.]
Definition: An old gold coin of Italy and Turkey. It was first struck at
Venice about the end of the 13th century, and afterward in the other
Italian cities, and by the Levant trade was introduced into Turkey.
It is worth about 9s. 3d. sterling, or about $2.25. The different
kinds vary somewhat in value. [Written also chequin, and zequin.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition