jelickn.
/ˈdʒɛlɪk/properly/ˈjɛlɪk/ A vest or bodice worn by Turkish women.
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1816 R. Tully Narr. 10 Years Resid. Tripoli 31 Over it [her chemise] she wore a gold and silver tissue jelick, with coral and pearl buttons, set quite close together down the front.
1821 Ld. Byron Don Juan: Canto III lxx. 38 Of all the dresses I select Haidée's: She wore two jelicks—one was of pale yellow;..With buttons form'd of pearls as large as pease, All gold and crimson shone her jelick's fellow.
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