harneys

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Anglo-Norman harneis, from Old Norse *hernest. See Old French hernois.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /harˈnæi̯s/, /ˈharnis/

Noun

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harneys (plural harneys)

  1. Gear, tools, implements:
    1. Weaponry; implements for fighting.
    2. A full set or suit of armour.
    3. Horse tack, especially for a warhorse.
  2. Supplies, equipment:
    1. Garments or clothing; fabric articles for wearing.
    2. Household goods and items.
    3. Supplies for a travelling individual or army.
  3. Adornments or decorations for a tool or weapon.
  4. Private parts; one's genitals.
  5. (rare) A heavily-armoured soldier.
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Descendants

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  • English: harness
  • Scots: harnish, herness

References

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