What does "sack-back" mean?

A kind of fashionable gown worn by women in the 18th century, having fabric at the back arranged in box pleats which fell loose from the shoulder to the floor with a slight train.

What is a synonym for "sack-back"?

Common synonyms include: robe battante, sack dress.

Sack-back

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A kind of fashionable gown worn by women in the 18th century, having fabric at the back arranged in box pleats which fell loose from the shoulder to the floor with a slight train. attributive, often

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robe battante sack dress

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