mandilion

man·dil·ion

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-dil-yuh n]
- /mænˈdɪl yən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [man-dil-yuh n]
- /mænˈdɪl yən/

Definitions of mandilion word

noun mandilion a short cloak, with full hanging sleeves, often open or slit under the arms, worn by soldiers in the 16th and 17th centuries. 1
noun mandilion a similar garment without sleeves, worn by servants in the 16th and 17th centuries. 1
abbreviation MANDILION Mandil. 1

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Origin of mandilion

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Middle French < Italian mandiglione, augmentative of mandiglia < Middle French mandil(le) ≪ Medieval Greek mandḗlion < Latin mantēl(i)um hand towel, napkin

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Parts of speech for Mandilion

noun

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mandilion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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