armscye

noun

arm·​scye

ˈärmˌsī,

-ˌzī

variants or less commonly armseye

-ˌzī

plural -s

: armhole

specifically, in tailoring and dressmaking : the shape or outline of the armhole

Word History

Etymology

armscye from arm entry 1 + English dialect scye, sey armhole; armseye probably by folk etymology from armscye

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