foresleeve

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]

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

  • 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 …   Useful english dictionary

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