Capelline

/ˈkæp.ə.laɪn/ noun

Definition

An alternative or archaic spelling of capeline, a short cape or medieval armor piece.

Etymology

Variant spelling of capeline from Medieval Latin 'capellina,' reflecting different historical spelling conventions.

Kelly Says

The double-spelling 'capeline' and 'capelline' shows how English borrowed words kept their original spelling uncertainties for centuries!

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