pelerine

[ pel-uh-reen, pel-er-in ]

noun

1. a woman's cape of fur or cloth, usually waist-length in back with long descending ends in front.

pelerine

/ ˈpɛləˌriːn /

noun

1. a woman's narrow cape with long pointed ends in front

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelerine¹

1735–45; < French pèlerine, feminine of pèlerin pilgrim

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelerine¹

C18: from French pèlerine, feminine of pèlerin pilgrim , that is, a pilgrim's cape

Example Sentences

Lady Janet laid an indicative finger on the lace pelerine which ornamented the upper part of her dress.

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Pelerine, pel′ėr-in, n. a woman's tippet or cape with long ends coming down in front.

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I wore my black velvet and point lace pelerine, with the diamond star he gave me after the Jutley election.

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She advanced a little distance and saw the coach, which was beginning the ascent of La Pelerine with fatal rapidity.

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Just then the gallop of a horse coming rapidly up the slopes of La Pelerine was heard, and the young chief presently reappeared.

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