pelisse

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
11
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/pəˈliːs/ (UK)

Definition of pelisse

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

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

  1. A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
  2. (historical)A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur.
    “The mother was crimson in countenance and pelisse, and her ample dimensions spoke years of peace and plenteousness.”
    “Mrs. Wix, after Miss Overmore's last demonstration, addressed herself wholly to the little girl […], drawing from the pocket of her dingy old pelisse a small flat parcel […]”
  3. (archaic)An overgarment worn by children when outside.
    “Crawley is made to put on the brightest pea-green in her wardrobe, and my pupils leave off their thick shoes and tight old tartan pelisses, and wear silk stockings and muslin frocks, as fashionable baronets' daughters should.”

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Etymology

Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pilch.

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