RFV discussion: April–December 2023 edit

 

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Rfv-sense: The fibre by which the petioles of the date palm are bound together, from which various kinds of cordage are made. It is probably (talk) 19:08, 8 April 2023 (UTC)Reply

I added the etymology. Most English uses are mentions or italicised, but there is probably enough to pass RFV, e.g. [1] [2] [3]. A simpler gloss would be just "date palm fiber".
I doubt the alternative form lief exists outside mentions though, so I am listing that under a separate heading. This, that and the other (talk) 02:22, 9 April 2023 (UTC)Reply
Revisiting this, I'm struggling to verify this as a naturalised English word. I'd like a second look if possible. This, that and the other (talk) 07:16, 3 August 2023 (UTC)Reply

lief edit

This, that and the other (talk) 02:22, 9 April 2023 (UTC)Reply


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