mirour

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French mireor, from the verb mirer (to look at).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /miˈruːr/, /ˈmirur/, /mɛˈruːr/

Noun

mirour (plural mirours)

  1. A mirror, looking-glass, or other reflective surface.
  2. An exemplar or model (of good or bad behaviour)
  3. Texts, books, or writings used for advice or help.
  4. (figurative) God or his workings or evidence of it
  5. (rare) A visual in one's mind or brain.
  6. (rare) An narrative or report; a description of past events.

Descendants

  • English: mirror
  • Scots: mirror

References