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Raines

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    plural of raine form-of, plural
  2. 2
    A type of fine linen once imported from France. historical, uncountable

    "There was a certayne riche man, which was clothed in purple, and fine raynes, and fared deliciously every daye."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Anglo-Norman Reins, Middle French Reins, variant of Reims, the French town where the fabric was originally produced.

Etymology 2

From Anglo-Norman Reins, Middle French Reins, variant of Reims, the French town where the fabric was originally produced.

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