dressing sacque
Definition
Noun: A dressing sacque is a woman's loose, comfortable jacket, typically worn informally while dressing, grooming, or relaxing at home.
Usage
This word is a historical term for a specific type of informal garment. It describes a jacket designed for comfort and ease during private activities like dressing.
Examples
- The portrait from the 18th century shows the lady in a simple dressing sacque.
- She threw a dressing sacque over her nightgown before answering the door.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in historical, costume, or antique clothing contexts to describe period attire.
- It is sometimes spelled as "dressing sack," with "sacque" being an older variant.
Variants and Related Words
- Dressing sack: A variant spelling of "dressing sacque."
- Negligee: A more modern, related term for a woman's lightweight dressing gown or robe, often more decorative.
- Peignoir: A woman's dressing gown or negligee.
Synonyms
- Morning gown (historical)
- House jacket
- Informal jacket
Notes
"Dressing sacque" is an archaic compound noun. In modern descriptions, the single-word term "sacque" itself can refer to a loose-fitting gown or jacket from historical periods.
Noun
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a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing
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