armhole

Definition

A human armpit.

Etymology

From Middle English arme hole, armehole, arm hole, arm-hole, armhole, arm-hool(e), armole, harmehole; equivalent to arm + hole.

Example Sentences

• "An aposteme gendred in þe purgynge places, þat is to say, of þe brayne vnder þe eres, of þe herte vnder þe arme holes, of þe lyuer in the schares."
• "Put these ragges and cloutes vnder thine arme holes."
• "Armhole is a variant on armpit in the west and east Midlands."