What does crinet mean?
Crinet means (obsolete, falconry) Each of the small hair-like feathers growing around a hawk's cere..
Crinet
/ˈkɹɪn.ɪt/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete, falconry) Each of the small hair-like feathers growing around a hawk's cere..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete, falconry) Each of the small hair-like feathers growing around a hawk's cere.
- (historical) A set of metal armour plating worn around a horse's neck.
Example Sentences
She has a blue beak, but the seer thereof, and legs, are yellow; the crinets or little feathers under the eye are very black; […]
His charger wore a blanket of enameled crimson scales and gilded crinet and chamfron, while Lord Tywin himself sported a thick ermine cloak.
Synonyms for crinet
Antonyms for crinet
Related Words
Word Forms
- crinets
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for crinet?
Common synonyms include criniere.
What is the opposite of crinet?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use crinet in a sentence?
She has a blue beak, but the seer thereof, and legs, are yellow; the crinets or little feathers under the eye are very black; […]
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