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almuce

(ˈælmjuːs)

(Ecclesiastical Terms) a fur-lined hood or cape formerly worn by members of certain religious orders, more recently by canons of France

[C15: from Old French aumusse, from Medieval Latin almucia, of unknown origin]

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<OE t(i)eman offspring >team tot a quantity total <L so much, entire, v.< mark on a list (see also III) trucker trade delivery market gardener <truck, trade under ** under beneath <L infra vent opening aerating hole <let out air (see V) wind direction (n,vb) tendency, trend OE air flow wrinkle a fold, twist furrow <OE gewrinclod wind round, serrate ?<wring >wrench yard practical space measure <OE g(i)erd geometry <Gmc twig, spear, rod word common theme root 2 ajar not right/tight at variance, out of harmony < at jar amice clerical garb hood or cape <Ar./Gmc v.<MF almuce approve Be favourable.