kirtle
noun
kir·tle ˈkər-tᵊl 
1
: a long gown or dress worn by women
2
: a tunic or coat worn by men especially in the Middle Ages
Word History
Etymology
Middle English kirtel, from Old English cyrtel, from Old English *curt short, from Latin curtus mutilated, curtailed — more at shear
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
kirtles
noun
as in chemises
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- chemises
- shirtwaists
- sheaths
- kimonos
- minidresses
- housedresses
- granny dresses
- shirtdresses
- muumuus
- sundresses
- overdresses
- jumpers
- tea gowns
- coatdresses
- gowns
- sweaterdresses
- frocks
- sacks
- Mother Hubbards
- shifts
- dresses