English Explanatory Dictionary

pelisse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
  2. A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur.
  3. An overgarment worn by children when outside.

Pronunciation

/pəˈliːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-pelisse.wav

Word forms

pelisse pelisses

Etymology

Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pilch.

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