doorbrand

doorbrand
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌbrand\ noun
Etymology: alteration of earlier doorband, from Middle English dorband, from dor door + band
: strap hinge; especially : one securing the boards composing the door

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/dawr"brand', dohr"-/, n.
a hinge having a long strap holding together the planks of a door.
[alter. of obs. doorband, ME dorband, equiv. to dor DOOR + band BAND2]

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  • doorbrand — /dawr brand , dohr /, n. a hinge having a long strap holding together the planks of a door. [alter. of obs. doorband, ME dorband, equiv. to dor DOOR + band BAND2] * * * …   Universalium

  • doorbrand — door·brand …   English syllables

  • De Braampeel — (Neer,Нидерланды) Категория отеля: Адрес: Doorbrand 2, 6086 PK Neer, Нидерланды …   Каталог отелей

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