crined

adjective

ˈkrīnd
: emblazoned with hair
a unicorn argent crined or

Word History

Etymology

Middle French crin hair (from Latin crinis) + English -ed

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crined was in 1572

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“Crined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crined. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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