pelerine
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In the quotation heading this chapter, manteel, pelerine, and neckatee precede the capuchin; but in fact the capuchin is as old as the pelerine.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse
There was likewise a considerable demur about a canezou and a pelerine, but eventually the latter carried the day.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
"Yes—pretty enough," replied Augusta, scarcely turning her head to look at it.—"Mamma, do not you think I had better have my green pelerine cut in points rather than in scollops?"
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
The corsage low and plain, with a pelerine which passes along the back and shoulders, and is brought down to the front of the waist in a point.
From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. by Various
A large pelerine cape is made to take on and off; and the bust from the back of each shoulder is ornamented with the same bias folds, forming a stomacher in front of the waist.
From English Costume by Calthrop, Dion Clayton