armill

[ ahr-mil ]
/ ˈɑr mɪl /

noun

a garment resembling a stole, worn by a British king at his coronation.

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Also ar·mil, armilla.

Origin of armill

1425–75; late Middle English armille bracelet < Middle French < 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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