FLEECES Meaning and
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The term "fleeces" refers to the plural form of the noun "fleece." A fleece, in its general sense, is a soft, woolly covering or coat formed by the hair or fur of certain animals. It typically refers to the wool taken from sheep, although it can also be used to describe similar fibers from alpacas, goats, or other wool-producing animals. Fleeces are highly valued for their warmth, insulation, and comfort, making them widely used in the production of clothing items such as sweaters, hats, and scarves.
More specifically, fleeces are often sheared off the animal's body during an annual or biannual process called shearing. Shearing is carried out by skilled professionals who carefully remove the fleece while ensuring the animal's safety and well-being. The harvested fleece is then processed through various stages, including cleaning, carding (the separation and aligning of fibers), spinning, and often dyeing, to create yarn or fabric.
Fleeces can vary in color, texture, and quality depending on the breed of the animal they come from, the animal's diet and environment, and the specific treatment during processing. The term "fleeces" is also figuratively used to describe situations where people are dishonestly or fraudulently deceived or exploited, akin to being "fleeced" or financially exploited.
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Etymology of FLEECES
The word "fleeces" originated from the Middle English word "flees" which was derived from the Old English word "fleos". The Old English term was used to refer to the woolly covering or hair of sheep or other animals. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "fleus" and ultimately to the Proto-Indo-European root "*pleus-", which meant "to pluck" or "to tear off" in reference to removing the fleece from an animal. Over time, the word "flees" evolved into "fleeces" in modern English to denote both the plural form of the noun and the verb form, indicating the act of obtaining the wool from the animal.
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