horete

Middle English

Noun

horete (plural horetes)

1. a word of uncertain meaning, denoting an item of armor, possibly an oreillette

Further reading

• Hans Kurath (1968) Middle English Dictionary, University of Michigan Press, →ISBN, page 941: “horete n. [?OF oreillete, dim. of oreille.] A piece of defensive armor; ?a piece covering the ear. (c1400) Ld. Troy 6500: The Troyens .. dede on helm and basenettes, Plates and mayle with gode horetes.”

Norwegian Bokmål

Alternative forms

• horet

Etymology

From hore (“whore”) +‎ -ete.

Adjective

horete

1. whorish

References

• “horete” in The Bokmål Dictionary.

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• horet, horut

Etymology

From hore (“whore”) +‎ -ete.

Adjective

horete

1. whorish

References

• “horete” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.