CILICE

Etymology

Noun

cilice (plural cilices)

A hairshirt.

(chiefly, in Opus Dei) A leather strap studded with metallic barbs that cut into flesh as a constant reminder of Christ's suffering.

Anagrams

• icicle

Source: Wiktionary


Cil"ice, n. Etym: [F. See Cilicious.]

Definition: A kind of haircloth undergarment. Southey.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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