Armozine

/ɑrməˈziːn/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of armozeen; a stiff, corded fabric used historically for formal clothing and ecclesiastical vestments.

Etymology

Variant spelling of armozeen, from French 'armoisin'. This alternative spelling appears in older English texts and documents.

Kelly Says

Variant spellings like this show how English was still figuring itself out in medieval times—the same fabric could be spelled three different ways and people would still know what you meant.

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