cote-hardie
/ˈkəʊtˌhɑːdi
/noun (plural cote-hardies) historical
A medieval close-fitting tunic with sleeves, worn by both sexes.It is a band sewn around the elbow of the cote-hardie sleeve with the end hanging as a streamer....
- These men are most likely wearing chemises as the first layer between the cote or cote-hardie and the skin.
- There are many more terms, but usually they relate to eras pre 1750 and include medieval terms for coats such as cote-hardie or ancient terms such as chlamys.
Origin
Middle English: from Old French, from cote 'coat' + hardie (feminine) 'bold'.