pelisse

Meaning

Noun

  • A fur-lined or fur robe or gown, especially as part of a uniform.
  • A silk gown formerly worn by women, often lined or trimmed with fur.
  • An overgarment worn by Victorian children when outside.

Origin

  • Borrowed from French pelisse, from Latin pellis ("skin"), from Ancient Greek πέλλα ("skin").

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