sen·dal (s n dl)n. A thin light silk used in the Middle Ages for fine garments, church vestments, and banners. [Middle English cendal, from Old French, ultimately from Greek sind  n, fine linen.] |
sendal [ˈsɛndəl]
n
1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a fine silk fabric used, esp in the Middle Ages, for ceremonial clothing, etc.
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment of such fabric
[from Old French cendal, from Medieval Latin cendalum; probably related to Greek sindon fine linen]
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