harneys

Middle English

/harˈnɛi̯s/

noun
Definitions
  • armaments; the tools of war; arms and protection.
  • A suit of armour; a collection of armoured garments.
  • The gear needed to equip a horse for war.
  • The gear needed to maintain and equip a horse; horse equipment.
  • Decorations or trimmings for a tool or device, especially a weapon.
  • The supplies and gear needed to fuel an army for war.
  • Garments or clothing; the items necessary to clothe oneself.
  • Household goods and items; The gear and fitting one needs for the maintenance of a home.
  • Luggage; the gear one needs for an excursion or journey.
  • private Private parts; one's genitals.
  • (rare) The appropriate tools or implements for an activity or line of work.
  • (rare) A heavily-armoured soldier or fighter.

Etymology

Borrowed from harneis derived from Old Norse *hernest.

Origin

Old Norse

*hernest

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