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orphrey

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːfri/

Definition of orphrey

noun (plural orphreys)

  • an ornamental stripe or border, especially one on an ecclesiastical vestment such as a chasuble.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French orfreis, from a medieval Latin alteration of auriphrygium, from Latin aurum 'gold' + Phrygius 'Phrygian' (also used in the sense 'embroidered')

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