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单词 pelerine
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Definition of pelerine in English:

pelerine

noun ˈpɛlərɪnˈpɛləriːnˈpɛlərin
historical
  • A woman's cape of lace or silk with pointed ends at the centre front, popular in the 19th century.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • wide collar or pelerine of lace or matching dress fabric further emphasised the shoulders.
    • The pelerine grew wider as it spread over the increasing shoulder line of gigot sleeves.
    Synonyms
    cloak, mantle, shawl, wrap, stole, tippet

Origin

Mid 18th century: from French pèlerine, the sense being a transferred use of the feminine of pèlerin 'pilgrim'.

 
 

Definition of pelerine in US English:

pelerine

nounˈpelərēnˈpɛlərin
historical
  • A woman's cape of lace or silk with pointed ends at the center front, popular in the 19th century.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The pelerine grew wider as it spread over the increasing shoulder line of gigot sleeves.
    • wide collar or pelerine of lace or matching dress fabric further emphasised the shoulders.
    Synonyms
    cloak, mantle, shawl, wrap, stole, tippet

Origin

Mid 18th century: from French pèlerine, the sense being a transferred use of the feminine of pèlerin ‘pilgrim’.

 
 
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