sacque
Definition
Noun: 1. A woman's full, loose, hip-length jacket: A sacque is a specific type of outer garment, historically a jacket worn by women. It is characterized by being loose-fitting, extending to the hips, and often unfitted at the waist.
Usage
The word "sacque" is a historical and specific fashion term. It is used to describe a particular style of women's jacket from past eras, notably the 18th century. It is not commonly used in modern, everyday language but appears in historical, costume, or fashion contexts.
Examples
- The portrait from the 1740s shows the lady wearing an embroidered sacque over her gown.
- In historical costume design, a sacque is distinguished from a tighter-fitting bodice.
- The museum's collection includes a silk sacque from the Rococo period.
Advanced Usage
- Sack-back gown: The term "sacque" is closely associated with the "sack-back gown" (or ), a style of dress where the loose sacque jacket was integrated into the gown's back, creating characteristic box pleats.
Variants and Related Words
- Sack (noun): An alternative, though less common, spelling for "sacque" in this sartorial context.
- Robe à la française (noun): The full dress of which the sacque was a key element.
Synonyms
- Jacket (noun): A general term for a short coat.
- Shortgown (noun): A historical term for a loose, informal jacket or bedgown.
Notes on Meaning
The primary and essentially only meaning of "sacque" in modern English is the historical garment described above. It should not be confused with the more common word "sack," which refers to a bag. Its usage is highly specialized.
Noun
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a woman's full loose hiplength jacket
