Etymology

foresleeve

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Today it means: In medieval clothing, the part of the sleeve below the elbow, often under the main sleeve. Full definition →

Middle English foresleve
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromforesleve
  2. English todayforesleeve

From Middle English foresleve, equivalent to fore- + sleeve.

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