bleaunt

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A short tunic or blouse worn in the Middle Ages

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English bleaunt derived from bliaunt derived from Frankish *blīfald (topcoat of scarlet colour).

Origin

Frankish

*blīfald

Gloss

topcoat of scarlet colour

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