Pelisse

Word PELISSE
Character 7
Hyphenation pe lisse
Pronunciations /pəˈliːs/

Definitions and meanings of "Pelisse"

What do we mean by pelisse?

A long cloak or outer robe, usually of fur or with a fur lining. noun

A woman's loose light cloak, often with openings for the arms. noun

Originally, a long garment of fur; hence, a garment lined or trimmed with fur. noun

A long cloak of silk or other material, with sleeves, and with or without fur, worn by women. noun

An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's or child's long outer garment, made of silk or other fabric. noun

A fur-lined or fur robe or gown, especially as part of a uniform. noun

A silk gown formerly worn by women, often lined or trimmed with fur. noun

An overgarment worn by Victorian children when outside. noun

A sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur 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.

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The word "pelisse" in example sentences

The good carriers rubbed it with snow, and took every possible care of her; but they said it was impossible to take her on without a sheepskin pelisse, since otherwise her death from the increasing cold was certain. ❋ Unknown (1864)

In those days the Hussar regiments still wore over the left shoulder that attractive attachment, or frilled half-coat, hanging loosely behind like the wounded wing of a bird, which was called the pelisse, though it was known among the troopers themselves as a ❋ Unknown (2006)

His face was covered with wrinkles, his hair was perfectly white; but the pelisse was the same as ever. ❋ Unknown (2003)

In those days the Hussar regiments still wore over the left shoulder that attractive attachment, or frilled half-coat, hanging loosely behind like the wounded wing of a bird, which was called the pelisse, though it was known among the troopers themselves as a 'sling-jacket.' ❋ Thomas Hardy (1884)

'This is the second winter,' he writes to his brother in 1810, 'that I have gone through without a pelisse, which is exactly like going without a shirt at Cagliari. ❋ John Morley (1880)

Many men, however, and nearly all the women, wear the _kaross_, a kind of pelisse of skins sewn together, which is used at night as a wrap. ❋ Various (N/A)

By this time the carriage had halted at the door of the hotel, and, the door being opened, and the steps lowered, there alighted from it a tall man attired in a kind of pelisse, or cloak, trimmed with rich fur, the body of it being composed of velvet. ❋ Unknown (1847)

"I stained my eyebrows with some of the dye common in the harem; concealed my female attire beneath a magnificent pelisse, lined with sables, which fastened from my chin to my feet; pulled a fez low upon my brow; and I sallied forth on my adventurous errand." ❋ G. Roger Denson (2010)

When she faces him again, the pelisse is fastened around her throat, enshrining her form like a web of light. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Freida Halbe was there too: he saw her profile, the detailed iridescent shape of her pelisse. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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