lotha
.
Searchable Lemmata: lóth (Ir), loþa (OE), lóthar (Ir).
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Definitions and Defining Citations:
Note(n.) ;
the nature of the relationship between the Irish, English and Norse evidence for this term is unknown. Attestations suggest a shaggy garment or blanket but the material is not always clear. It is possible that the material is animal hide or fleece, but some evidence suggests the heavy covering could be a manufactured material that has shaggy qualities. There is a related Middle English and Old Norse adjective (lothen, loðenn] found in Morte d'Arthur which means shaggy.
Ceremonial: No
Body Parts:
1a(n.)
Raw Material;
shaggy material; down, pile, fleece or fur.(ante 850 - 1400)
Ceremonial: No
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1b(n.)
Personal Name;
as a nickname.(1000 - 1200)
Ceremonial: No
Body Parts:
1a(n.)
Garment;
a cloak which could be used as a coverlet; possibly shaggy; worn by men (Owen-Crocker, 2004), 336.(ante 1100 - ante 1700)
Sex: Male Ceremonial: No
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Etymological Evidence:
Speculative, This term is possibly related to the Irish term ló (wool) or lóthar (a cauldron, ? vat for fulling).
WF:
Etym Cog: (L) lodix, (OI) lođi.
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