dolman

/'dɔlmən/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a stylish dolman on a cool autumn day.

Definition

Noun: 1. A woman's cloak with dolman sleeves: A type of loose-fitting outer garment for women, characterized by sleeves that are very wide at the armhole and taper to a tight fit at the wrist. 2. A hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders: A historical military jacket, originally part of a Hungarian hussar's uniform, designed to be worn loosely over the shoulders.

Usage Examples

• The Victorian-era portrait shows the lady wearing a fashionable dolman.
• In the 19th century, a dolman was an essential part of a hussar's ceremonial dress.

Advanced Usage

• Dolman sleeve: The term "dolman" is often used attributively to describe the distinctive sleeve cut. A "dolman sleeve" is cut as part of the bodice, creating a deep, sloping armhole.
  • Example: The sweater features a modern dolman sleeve for a relaxed fit.

Variants and Related Words

• Dolman sleeve (noun phrase): The specific style of sleeve associated with the garment.

Synonyms

• For the cloak: cape, mantle.
• For the jacket: pelisse (a similar military jacket).

Different Meanings

The two primary meanings are distinct by context: 1. Fashion Garment: Refers to a woman's stylish outerwear from the 19th and early 20th centuries. 2. Military Uniform: Refers to a specific historical jacket worn by light cavalry.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman's cloak with dolman sleeves
2. a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dolman jacket