Definition
An ornamental clasp, brooch, or buckle, particularly one used to fasten a cloak or garment in medieval times.
Etymology
From Old French 'fermail' or 'fermaille,' derived from 'fermer' (to close, secure), ultimately from Latin 'firmare.' The term refers to decorative fasteners that were both functional and ornamental.
Kelly Says
A 'fermail' wasn't just practical—it was jewelry and fashion statement combined, often made of precious metals and gemstones, showing how medieval people didn't separate utility from beauty.
Translations
CACatalà
tancament
tan-ca-men-t
CSČeština
zapínání
za-pi-na-ni
DADansk
lukning
loo-k-ning
DEDeutsch
Verschluss
furs-luss
ELΕλληνικά
κλείσιμο
klei-si-mo
ESEspañol
cierre
sje-e-reh
FRFrançais
fermeture
fer-mureh
IDBahasa Indonesia
kancing
kan-cing
ITItaliano
chiusura
kwee-zoo-rah
KO한국어
잠금장치
jam-geum-jang-chi
MSBahasa Melayu
pemegang
peh-meh-gang
NLNederlands
sluiting
sloo-i-ting
NONorsk
lukning
loo-k-ning
PTPortuguês
fechadura
fesh-ah-doo-rah
RORomână
închidere
in-chi-deh-reh
RUРусский
застежка
zas-tezh-ka
SWKiswahili
fungu
fun-goo
TAதமிழ்
இணைப்பு
i-nai-ppu
TRTürkçe
fermuar
fer-moo-ar
UKУкраїнська
застібка
zas-tsib-ka