Pelisse

//pəˈliːs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
  2. 2
    a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur wordnet
  3. 3
    A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur. historical

    "The mother was crimson in countenance and pelisse, and her ample dimensions spoke years of peace and plenteousness."

  4. 4
    An overgarment worn by children when outside. archaic

    "Crawley is made to put on the brightest pea-green in her wardrobe, and my pupils leave off their thick shoes and tight old tartan pelisses, and wear silk stockings and muslin frocks, as fashionable baronets' daughters should."

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capemantle

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"The mother was crimson in countenance and pelisse, and her ample dimensions spoke years of peace and plenteousness."

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French pelice (modern French pelisse), from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”), from Ancient Greek πέλλα (pélla, “skin”). Doublet of pilch.

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