I am in the process of translating a Latin/German Coat of Arms Decree that was written in 1598. I'm am wondering if anyone has come across the term "klainet" in relation to arms, shields, or any other related armoury research. I don't know what it means and I'm hoping someone can help me with this.

Thanks

I am by no means a linguist, but i did a quick google research to see what would pop up.

Since the word is a little removed from modern German, i looked for complete sentences, so i could guess the meaning.

Here is what i found so far:

klainet = kleines
"Kleines" means small, as in "small girl" (Kleines Mädchen).

Klainet = Kleinod
A "Kleinod" is a small, in most cases valuable thing, that is valued, but not just by its monetary worth.
Your wedding ring could be called a "Kleinod".


Do you have it in a compete sentence? That might help.
I'll see if i can dig up a bit more.

Thanks for your response. The word appears in two places in the 4 page handwritten copy of the Wappenbrief (decree that accompanies the Coat of Arms). The handwritten version was most likely copied from the original by my great grandmother in the late 1800s. The photo I took of the first instance is too blurry to post, but the word also appears on the last page. The Wappenbrief was granted by Emperor Rudolph ll. Later today I hope to have some of the translation posted online ... I'll forward a link if I get done.

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I think you're right ... klaineten = kleinod = augmentation (re: coat of arms award)

Thank you so much.



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You're welcome.
It was fun looking for it. :)