kirtel

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Danish

Etymology

Compare to Swedish körtel

Pronunciation

Noun

kirtel c (singular definite kirtlen, plural indefinite kirtler)

  1. (anatomy) gland

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Middle English

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Etymology

Inherited from Old English cyrtel, akin to Old Norse kyrtill.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkirtəl/, /ˈkɛrtəl/, /ˈkurtəl/

Noun

kirtel (plural kirtles)

  1. A men's kirtle or coat (often worn under an overcoat)
  2. A women's kirtle or gown (often worn under an overcoat)
  3. (figurative) A cover; an exterior or outer layer.
  4. (anatomy, figurative) A tunic or membrane.
  5. (rare) A coat that goes below armour.

Descendants

  • English: kirtle
  • Scots: kirtle

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