"eunuk" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɛu̯nuk/, /ˈɛu̯niu̯k/, /ˈɛːniu̯k/
Etymology: From Middle French eunuque and Latin eunūchus, from Ancient Greek εὐνοῦχος (eunoûkhos). Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|frm|eunuque}} Middle French eunuque, {{der|enm|la|eunūchus}} Latin eunūchus, {{der|enm|grc|εὐνοῦχος}} Ancient Greek εὐνοῦχος (eunoûkhos) Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} eunuk
  1. (Late Middle English, rare) A eunuch, especially one working as a guard at a harem. Tags: Late-Middle-English, rare Categories (topical): Occupations, People Synonyms: enuch, eunuchus

Alternative forms

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