diploidionn.
/dɪpləʊˈɪdɪən/ Ancient Greek History.
A form of the chiton or tunic worn by women, having the part above the waist double with the outer fold hanging loose, somewhat like a sleeveless mantle; sometimes applied to this outer fold itself.
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1850 J. Leitch tr. K. O. Müller Ancient Art (new ed.) §340. 405 It was twisted across round the chest, and was there pinned together; it has often also a kind of cape in the manner of the diploïdion.
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