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Sindon

//ˈsɪn.dən// noun

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Noun

1
A fine thin linen muslin or cambric cloth. countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
2
A piece of such cloth, particularly; A shroud of such cloth. countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
3
A piece of such cloth, particularly; The shroud of Jesus following the crucifixion. countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
4
A piece of such cloth, particularly; The corporal: the cloth placed beneath the eucharist. countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
5
A piece of such cloth, particularly; A garment or wrapper of such cloth. countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable
"There were found in it a Book, and a Letter; Both […] wrapped in Sindons of Linnen."

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6
A piece of such cloth, particularly; A wad, roll, or pledget of such cloth, usually doused with medicine, used to fill open wounds during surgery. countable, historical, obsolete, uncountable

Etymology

From Latin sindōn (possibly by way of Old French syndone and sindone), from Ancient Greek σινδών (sindṓn), from Late Egyptian šndy(t), from earlier šnḏwt (“kilt”).

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