frountel

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /frunˈtɛːl/, /fruːnˈtɛːl/, /ˈfruntɛl/

Noun

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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.

Descendants

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  • English: frontal

References

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