Harn
/hɑrn/noun
A type of coarse fabric, often used in garments or for making sacks.
Did you know?Harn is derived from a term associated with coarse materials, often linked to the working class in medieval Europe, who believed their garments held protective properties against malevolent spirits.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*harnō
“A coarse fabric or material.”
Old English
OE
hæren
“A type of coarse cloth, often used by the lower classes.”
Middle English
ME
harn
“A term for rough textiles used in garments or sacks.”
Modern English
English
harn
“Refers to a specific type of coarse fabric.”