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Pelisse

Pelisse Meaning & Definition
Pelisse Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pelisse?

[n] a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur

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See Also | cape | mantle

Pelisse In Webster's Dictionary

\Pe*lisse"\, n. A lady's or child's long outer garment, of silk or other fabric.
\Pe*lisse"\, n. [F., fr. L. pelliceus, pellicius, made of skins, fr. pellis a skin. Cf. {Pelt} skin, {Pilch}, and see 2d {Pell}.] An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.

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