frountel

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old French frontel, from Medieval Latin frontālis; equivalent to frount + -el.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfruntɛːl/, /ˈfruːntɛːl/, /ˈfruntɛl/

Noun

frountel (plural frontels)

  1. A decorative fabric drape hanging over an altar.
  2. (rare) A facial decoration above the eyes.
  3. (rare, Late Middle English) The front of something.

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