单词 | trollopee |
释义 | trollopeen. Now rare (archaic and historical in later use). An unboned, loose-fitting woman's gown with a train, popular in the 18th cent.; = slammerkin n. 1. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > dress, robe, or gown > types of > loose-fitting sack1599 slammerkin1729 trollopee1756 Levite1779 roundabout1856 Mother Hubbard1877 Mother Hubbard1883 muumuu1888 caftan1965 1756 Connoisseur No. 134. ⁋7 A burgess's daughter..who appeared in a Trolloppee or Slammerkin, with treble ruffles to the cuffs. 1770 M. Towle Young Gentleman & Lady's Private Tutor 148 You may, in all Probability, tread upon their Gowns, Sacks, or Trollopees..; this would not be very acceptable to the Ladies. 1798 J. S. Murray Gleaner I. 72 She doth not think it necessary to have..her full trimed polanee or trollopee, for the evening. 1878 L. Wingfield Lady Grizel II. xi. 281 Her Grace of Tewkesbury sat in her powdering-cabinet..; her rich trollopée with its sumptuous lace was white; so was her hair. 1984 J. Nunn Fashion in Costume 87 Variations of the open robe included..the slammerkin or trollopee. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2020; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < |
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