armill
or ar·mil
[ ahr-mil ]
/ ˈɑr mɪl /
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noun
a garment resembling a stole, worn by a British king at his coronation.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also ar·mil·la [ahr-mil-uh] /ɑrˈmɪl ə/ .
Origin of armill
First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English armille “bracelet,” from Middle French, from Latin armilla. See armillary
Words nearby armill
armguard, armhole, Armidale, armiger, armigerous, armill, armilla, armillaria root rot, armillary, armillary sphere, Armillifer
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Example sentences from the Web for armill
Receive this armill as a token of the divine mercy embracing you on every side.
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