Pelisse

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Pelisse \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 or child's long outer garment, made
     of silk or other fabric.


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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  pelisse
       n : a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur