Dornicks

/ˈdɔːrnɪks/ noun

Definition

Plural of dornick; multiple small stones, pebbles, or pieces of dornick fabric used as weapons, building materials, or textiles.

Etymology

Plural form of dornick, possibly from Doornik (Tournai), combining meanings of both stone-throwing ammunition and quality textiles.

Kelly Says

Kids fighting with dornicks in medieval alleys, builders using them to construct walls—one word covered throwing stones, pebbles, and fancy fabric!

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