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sen·dal
(sĕn′dl)n.
A thin light silk used in the Middle Ages for fine garments, church vestments, and banners.
[Middle English cendal, from Old French, ultimately from Greek sindōn, fine linen.]
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sendal
(ˈsɛndəl)n
1. (Textiles) a fine silk fabric used, esp in the Middle Ages, for ceremonial clothing, etc
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment of such fabric
[C13: from Old French cendal, from Medieval Latin cendalum; probably related to Greek sindon fine linen]
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sen•dal
(ˈsɛn dl)n.
1. a silk fabric in use during the Middle Ages.
2. a garment made of this.
[1175–1225; Middle English cendal < Old French]
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