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pe·lisse
(pə-lēs′)n.
1. A long cloak or outer robe, usually of fur or with a fur lining.
2. A woman's loose light cloak, often with openings for the arms.
[French, from Old French pelice, from Late Latin pellīcia, from Latin, feminine of pellīcius, made of skin, from pellis, skin; see pel- in Indo-European roots.]
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pelisse
(pɛˈliːs)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a fur-trimmed cloak
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a high-waisted loose coat, usually fur-trimmed, worn esp by women in the early 19th century
[C18: via Old French from Medieval Latin pellicia cloak, from Latin pellis skin]
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pe•lisse
(pəˈlis)n.
1. any of various long outer garments, esp. a coat or cloak made of or lined or trimmed with fur.
2. a woman's long cloak with slits for the arms.
[1710–20; < French < Late Latin pellicia mantle, n. use of feminine of Latin pellicius of skin, derivative of pellis skin]
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Noun | 1. | pelisse - a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur |
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pelisse
n (old) → pelzbesetztes Kleid
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