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English word origin

Etymology of rabat

Borrowed from French rabat.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A polishing material made of potter's clay that has failed in baking. · A piece of fabric fitted to the collar covering the shirt-front worn by Catholic and Anglican clergy. · The clerical linen collar itself.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from French rabat.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To rotate a plane of projection.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Apparently from French rabattre (“to lower”), which often denotes a folding or swinging motion downwards.

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  • Derivation mentionrabattrefr · to lower
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