warenne
Middle English edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Anglo-Norman warenne, variant of garenne, of disputed origin.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
warenne (plural warennes)
- warren (breeding zone for small animals, especially rabbits).
- (rare) The privilege of setting up such a zone.
Related terms edit
Descendants edit
- English: warren
References edit
- “wareine, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
Old French edit
Noun edit
warenne oblique singular, f (oblique plural warennes, nominative singular warenne, nominative plural warennes)
- Alternative form of garenne