pulain

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Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

from Old French polain (“foal, colt”), from Late Latin or Vulgar Latin pullāmen, from Latin pullus (“animal young”).

Noun

pulain oblique singular, m (oblique plural pulainz, nominative singular pulainz, nominative plural pulain)

  1. (Anglo-Norman) foal (young horse)

Descendants

  • French: poulain
  • → English: Pulliam

References

  • "Pulain", Anglo-Norman Amys E Amilioun: The Text of Karlsruhe, Badische Landesbibliothek, MS 345 (Olim Codex Durlac 38) in Parallel with London, British Library, MS Royal 12 C. XII
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