dolman
a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.
a long outer robe worn by Turks.
Origin of dolman
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How to use dolman in a sentence
His cropped leather jackets with their dolman sleeves were perfectly proportioned over his attenuated, back-slit skirts.
Paris Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Are Designers Bashing Women? | Robin Givhan | March 2, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTWool lace blouses with dolman sleeves topped slim matching skirts in shades of pea green and mauve.
Rodarte Channels Australia In Fall Show for New York Fashion Week | Robin Givhan | February 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe girl pulled a dolman over her shoulders, fear simulating cold, before the savage dance of the flames.
The Incendiary | W. A. (William Augustine) LeahyEven while I smoothed her hair, and whispered kind words into her ear, her hands had been at work beneath my dolman.
The Exploits Of Brigadier Gerard | Arthur Conan DoyleThe dark Hungarian dolman that he wears suits him admirably.
The Strange Story of Rab Rby | Mr Jkai
"It's the likes of 'im wot makes strikes," commented the woman in the dolman.
Mrs. Bindle | Hebert JenkinsFor myself, my busby was shot away and I had two holes through my dolman.
The Adventures of Gerard | Arthur Conan Doyle
British Dictionary definitions for dolman
/ (ˈdɒlmən) /
a long Turkish outer robe
Also called: dolman jacket a hussar's jacket worn slung over the shoulder
a woman's cloak with voluminous capelike sleeves
Origin of dolman
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