dolman sleeve

American

noun

a sleeve tapered from a very large armhole to fit closely at the wrist, used on women's garments.

dolman sleeve British

noun

a sleeve that is very wide at the armhole and tapers to a tight wrist

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Etymology

Origin of dolman sleeve

First recorded in 1930–35

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