Middle English Dictionary Entry
hōrīnes(se n.(2)
Entry Info
| Forms | hōrīnes(se n.(2) |
| Etymology | From hōr adj. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Hoariness, whiteness or grayness of hair or beard.
Associated quotations
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)105b/a : Of sikenesse of þe heued..of falling of herez & of horynez.
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)120b/a : Caluiciez i. ballednez & caniciez i. horynesse [*Ch.(2): horenesse].
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)123a/b : Caniciez i. hornyez is dealbacioun or whityng of herez.
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)135a/a : Electuarium alarsicum..confortyng þe siȝt..tarying horynesse [*Ch.(2): horenesse] & conseruyng ȝouþe.