harneys

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === harnas, harnais, harneis, harnesse, harneyse, harnes, harnysse, hernays, herneis, herneys === Etymology === Borrowed from Anglo-Norman harneis, from Old Norse *hernest. See Old French hernois. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /harˈnæi̯s/, /ˈharnis/ === Noun === harneys (plural harneys) Gear, tools, implements: Weaponry; implements for fighting. A full set or suit of armour. Horse tack, especially for a warhorse. Supplies, equipment: Garments or clothing; fabric articles for wearing. Household goods and items. Supplies for a travelling individual or army. Adornments or decorations for a tool or weapon. Private parts; one's genitals. (rare) A heavily-armoured soldier. ==== Related terms ==== harneysen pykeharneys ==== Descendants ==== English: harness Scots: harnish, herness → Middle Welsh: harnais Welsh: harnais ==== References ==== “harneis, n.sg. & pl.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 8 May 2018.