maheutre

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French mahustre (shoulder) (12th c.).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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maheutre m (plural maheutres)

  1. (obsolete) A short padded sleeve covering the arm from the shoulder to the elbow.
  2. (military, obsolete, by extension) A soldier, especially a Protestant soldier during religious wars.

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