dolman

American  

[dohl-muhn, dol-] / ˈdoʊl mən, ˈdɒl- /

noun

plural

dolmans

1. a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.

2. a long outer robe worn by Turks.

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dolman British  

/ ˈdɒlmən /

noun

1. a long Turkish outer robe

2. Also called: dolman jacket.  a hussar's jacket worn slung over the shoulder

3. a woman's cloak with voluminous capelike sleeves

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Etymology

Origin of dolman

1575–85; syncopated variant of doliman, dolyman < Turkish dolaman (obsolete), derivative of dolamak to wind round

Example Sentences

De Gaulle, feigning to inspect the frogs on her dolman, replied: "Indeed! Madame."

From The Guardian

And she threw off her lavender dolman and bonnet, and bustled about, like the capable creature she was, as ready to turn to as if she had never had a day's help in her life.

From Project Gutenberg

He was therefore obliged to send to Tergoviste for a tailor who should make him a silk dolman, vest, and embroidered stockings to match the golden caftan.

From Project Gutenberg

And he raised the bar with beautiful leather jackets, among his most beautiful, with dolman sleeves; cropped at the waist, they were worn with slim, draped wool skirts in a slightly contrasting tone.

From New York Times

A thigh-skimming dress with dolman sleeves glittered with a pattern of sequins.

From New York Times