| pelisse | An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric. Origin: F, fr. L. Pelliceus, pellicius, made of skins, fr. Pellis a skin. Cf. Pelt skin, Pilch, and see 2d Pell. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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