pelerine
/ˈpɛlərɪn
/ /ˈpɛləriːn/noun historical
A woman’s cape of lace or silk with pointed ends at the centre front, popular in the 19th century.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.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from French pèlerine, the sense being a transferred use of the feminine of pèlerin 'pilgrim'.