noun
Meaning 1
A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
pelisse
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UK: /pəˈliːs/
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homophone: police
noun
Meaning 2
A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
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noun
Meaning 3
An overgarment worn by children when outside.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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noun
Meaning 4
a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cape, mantle
History
Etymology
Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pilch.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: pellissa — fur-lined robe, esp. as part of a uniform
- Polish: mentyk — fur-lined robe, esp. as part of a uniform
- Russian: ме́нтик (méntik) — fur-lined robe, esp. as part of a uniform