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mandil
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mandil, n. [OF. mandil; cf. Sp. & Pg. mandil a coarse apron, a haircloth; all from Ar. mandil tablecloth, handkerchief, mantle, fr. LGr. mandh`lion, fr. L. mantile, mantele. See Mantle.].
A loose outer garment worn the 16th and 17th centuries. [1913 Webster]
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