sagellum
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Searchable Lemmata: sagellum (L), sachilli (Ir).
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Definitions and Defining Citations:
1(n.)
Furnishing;
a small blanket; diminutive of the word sagum (see entry at say 1). Latham's Revised Medieval Latin Word-List notes an Insular instance in the 7th century (no citations available), and on the Continent at a later period. The term is used in the writings of Alcuin.(600 - 900 ?)
Sex: N/A Use: n/a Status: n/a Rank: n/a Ceremonial: No
Body Parts: N/A.
Etymological Evidence:
Definite, a diminutive of Latin sagum (see entry at say 1), referring to various kinds of covering-cloths, blankets, etc. This word is possibly the source of Irish sachilli (q.v.).
WF: Borrowed into the British Isles
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