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noun
A fine thin linen muslin or cambric cloth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
A piece of such cloth, particularly
A shroud of such cloth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
A piece of such cloth, particularly
The shroud of Jesus following the crucifixion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
Topics: ecclesiastical, lifestyle, religion
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noun
A piece of such cloth, particularly
The corporal: the cloth placed beneath the eucharist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
Topics: ecclesiastical, lifestyle, religion
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noun
A piece of such cloth, particularly
A garment or wrapper of such cloth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
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noun
A piece of such cloth, particularly
A wad, roll, or pledget of such cloth, usually doused with medicine, used to fill open wounds during surgery.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
Topics: medicine, sciences
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History
From Latin sindōn (possibly by way of Old French syndone and sindone), from Ancient Greek σινδών (sindṓn), from Late Egyptian šndy(t), from earlier šnḏwt (“kilt”).
