Definition

1. Noun:
   • A long outer garment, typically sleeveless, that is lined or trimmed with fur: A "pelisse" is a specific type of cloak or cape, historically worn by women or military officers, characterized by its fur lining or fur trim.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The portrait showed the noblewoman in a luxurious sable pelisse.
  • In the 19th century, a fur-trimmed pelisse was an essential part of a fashionable winter wardrobe.
  • The cavalry officer's uniform included a distinctive pelisse worn over one shoulder.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Descriptive Context: The term is primarily used in historical or descriptive contexts related to fashion and military uniforms, particularly from the 18th and 19th centuries.
  • The museum's costume collection features an exquisite pelisse from the Regency era.

Variants and Related Words

• Cloak (n): A more general term for an outer garment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
• Cape (n): A sleeveless outer garment that fastens at the neck and hangs over the shoulders and back.
• Mantle (n): A loose, sleeveless cloak.

Synonyms

• Fur-lined cloak
• Fur-trimmed cape

Related Phrases

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs or modern idiomatic expressions due to its specific historical nature.)

Related Idioms

(No common idioms are directly associated with this specific garment term.)

Noun

1. a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur