Talma

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

  Talma \Tal"ma\, n.; pl. {Talmas}. [Prob. so called from Talma, a
     French actor.]
        (a) A kind of large cape, or short, full cloak, forming
            part of the dress of ladies.
        (b) A similar garment worn formerly by gentlemen.
            [1913 Webster]