wadmal

noun

wad·​mal ˈwäd-məl How to pronounce wadmal (audio)
variants or wadmol or wadmel
: a coarse rough woolen fabric formerly used in the British Isles and Scandinavia for protective coverings and warm clothing

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wadmale, from Old Norse vathmāl, literally, standard cloth, from vāth cloth, clothing + māl measure; akin to Latin metiri to measure — more at weed, measure

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wadmal was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Wadmal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wadmal. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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