chlamysn.
/ˈklamɪs/ 1. Ancient Greek History. A short mantle or cloak worn by men in ancient Greece.
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mantletc1385
semicopec1405
capiteberne1473
scapulary mantle1548
rokelay1709
cloaket1717
cardinal1745
chlamys1750
cape1759
manteline1807
short-cloak1837
mantilla1848
cloaklet1865
dolmanette1883
capelet1912
1750 Philos. Trans. 1748 (Royal Soc.) 45 610 His right arm..supports a chlamys, which crossing his breast descends on both his sides.
1864 J. Bryce Holy Rom. Empire iii. 24 Charles..had exchanged his simple Frankish dress for the sandals and the chlamys.
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