pulain

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Old French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

from Old French polain (foal, colt), from Late Latin or Vulgar Latin pullāmen, from Latin pullus (animal young).

Noun[edit]

pulain oblique singularm (oblique plural pulainz, nominative singular pulainz, nominative plural pulain)

  1. (Anglo-Norman) foal (young horse)

Descendants[edit]

  • French: poulain
  • English: Pulliam

References[edit]

  • "Pulain", Anglo-Norman Amys E Amilioun: The Text of Karlsruhe, Badische Landesbibliothek, MS 345 (Olim Codex Durlac 38) in Parallel with London, British Library, MS Royal 12 C. XII