foresleeve

foresleeve
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: Middle English foresleve, from fore- + sleve sleeve — more at sleeve
: an ornamental sleeve or part of a sleeve that can be slipped on or off

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  • Foresleeve — Fore sleeve , n. The sleeve below the elbow. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • foresleeve — /fawr sleev , fohr /, n. 1. the part of the sleeve covering the forearm. 2. a detachable sleeve or part of a sleeve, often having an ornamental function. [1350 1400; ME; see FORE , SLEEVE] * * * …   Universalium

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