kirtle
noun
kir·tle ˈkər-tᵊl 
1
: a long gown or dress worn by women
2
: a tunic or coat worn by men especially in the Middle Ages
Word History
Etymology
Middle English kirtel, from Old English cyrtel, from Old English *curt short, from Latin curtus mutilated, curtailed — more at shear
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2
kirtle
noun
as in chemise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- chemise
- kimono
- sheath
- overdress
- shirtwaist
- sundress
- coatdress
- housedress
- minidress
- sweaterdress
- jumper
- muumuu
- shirtdress
- gown
- sack
- frock
- shift
- granny dress
- tea gown
- Mother Hubbard
- dress
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- antimycin A
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