mirour

Middle English

/miˈruːr/

noun
Definitions
  • A mirror, looking-glass, or other reflective surface.
  • An exemplar or model of good or bad behaviour
  • Texts, books, or writings used for advice or help.
  • (figurative) God or his workings or evidence of it
  • (rare) A visual in one's mind or brain.
  • (rare) An narrative or report; a description of past events.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French mireor.

Origin

Old French

mireor

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