Fermal

/ˈfɜrməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of a fermail; of or pertaining to an ornamental clasp or fastener.

Etymology

Adjectival form derived from 'fermail,' using the '-al' suffix to describe something as being like or related to a fermail or decorative clasp.

Kelly Says

This adjective is so rare that it barely appears in modern texts, but it shows how English speakers could describe the quality of being 'fermail-like'—highly decorative and functional.

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