Dornic

/ˈdɔːrnɪk/ noun

Definition

A variant or related term for dornick; a thick woolen fabric or the stone used as a weapon or building material.

Etymology

Related to dornick, possibly from Thorne or Germanic origins. Used interchangeably with dornick in medieval English texts for textiles and building materials.

Kelly Says

The medieval English language had several versions of this word because merchants and builders needed lots of ways to talk about the same useful fabric!

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