OriginFrom Middle English amit, from Old French emit, from Latin amictus, from amiciō (see there for more). Compare French amict, Italian amitto, Portuguese amicto.
- A hood, or cape with a hood, made of or lined with grey fur, formerly worn by the clergy.
Formsamices(plural) · almuce(alternative) · amess(alternative) · amyss(alternative) · aumuce(alternative)