Toilette
//twɑˈlɛt// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Archaic form of toilet, in all senses related to dressing and personal grooming, but not a water closet. alt-of, archaic
"No such very great degree of genius can be displayed in the rest of the toilette. The dress has been chosen—it fits you à ravir—it has simply to be put on with mathematical accuracy: but the bonnet is the triumph of taste,—you must exert your intellect,—your destiny is in your own hands."
- 2 the act of dressing and preparing yourself wordnet
Example
More examples"But seated in an easy-chair by the fire was a tall man, carefully dressed, with diamond studs in his shirt, and a toilette which, though subdued in tone as a gentleman's evening dress must be, was yet too elaborate for the occasion."
Etymology
Borrowed from French toilette; more at toilet.
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