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semicinctorium

, semi + cince.
Searchable Lemmata: semicinctorium (L), senicinces (AF).
Alternate Forms: semicyctorium, senicinces.

    Definitions and Defining Citations:

1(n.) Accessory; girdle, lace (ME gloss) or apron.(circa 1400 - circa 1450 ?)
1. Semicyctorium: a sink or a lace Gloss. [MED *Medulla ((Stnh A.1.10) 59a/b) ante 1425]
2. Semicinctorium: a synk or a lace Gloss. [MED Trin-C.LEDict. ((Trin-C O.5.4) 611/9) circa 1450]
AF, L; Primarily Gloss.
Sex: N/A    Use: n/a    Status: n/a    Rank: n/a    Ceremonial: No
Body Parts:

    Etymological Evidence:

Definite, Ultimately L semi + cinctus, cinctor.
WF: Compound
Etym Cog:
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