sclavyne

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French esclavine, from Medieval Latin sclavīna; equivalent to either Sclave (Slav) or sclave (slave) +‎ -ine.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /s(k)laˈviːn(ə)/, /s(k)laˈvæi̯n(ə)/, /ˈs(k)lavin(ə)/

Noun

sclavyne

  1. A pilgrim's mantle or robe.
  2. (by extension) Any similar robe.

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