armscye
|arms-cye|
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/ˈɑɹm.saɪ/
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/ˈɑːm.saɪ/
arm opening
Etymology
Etymology Information
'armscye' originates from Scots dialect, specifically the element 'scye' (also spelled 'sye'), where 'scye' meant 'an eye' or 'an opening'.
Historical Evolution
'armscye' developed in 19th-century English as a compound of 'arm' + Scots 'scye' (or 'sye'), and became established as a technical tailoring term for the arm opening of a garment.
Meaning Changes
Initially it meant 'opening for the arm' (a literal compound), and this literal meaning has been retained in modern usage as the technical term for 'armhole'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the opening in a garment into which the sleeve is set; the armhole.
Measure the armscye before drafting the sleeve to ensure a proper fit.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/17 08:06