Vlies

Bedeutung (Englisch)

fleece (wool of a sheep or similar animal, with or without the skin)

Synonyme

Vliesstoff

Hülle

Schleier

Segel

Vorwand

Wolle

Deckmantel

Mofa

Übersetzungen

fleece

vellón

vello

lana

toison

staple

wool

laine

fibra

lana

pelo di lama

vello di lama

Ausgesprochen als (IPA)

/ˈfliːs/

Etymologie (Englisch)

Entlehnt von Mittelniederländisch: vlies

Verwandt mit Mittelhochdeutsch: vlius

In summary

16th century, at first only in reference to the Order of the Golden Fleece, from Middle Dutch vlies, from Proto-West Germanic *fleus. The later freer use for “fleece” was reinforced by inherited Low German forms, whereas the rare Middle High German vlius had no continuation. The spelling with V- follows the Dutch, but was supported by an unetymological association with Latin vellus. Doublet of Fleece, a later borrowing from English.