dolman
Americannoun
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a woman's mantle with capelike arm pieces instead of sleeves.
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a long outer robe worn by Turks.
noun
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a long Turkish outer robe
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Also called: dolman jacket. a hussar's jacket worn slung over the shoulder
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a woman's cloak with voluminous capelike sleeves
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of dolman
1575–85; syncopated variant of doliman, dolyman < Turkish dolaman (obsolete), derivative of dolamak to wind round
Example Sentences
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De Gaulle, feigning to inspect the frogs on her dolman, replied: "Indeed! Madame."
From The Guardian • Sep. 20, 2014
Here, briefly, are the highlights of this Government ruling: No bias or dolman sleeves.
From Time Magazine Archive
The ox-herd stuck the certificate into the pocket of his dolman with much satisfaction, and received back his sword, pistols, and pole-axe.
From The Baron's Sons by J?kai, M?r
She wore an old-fashioned plush dolman heavily beaded and covered with fringe.
From How Ethel Hollister Became a Campfire Girl by Benson, Irene Elliott
Mrs. Gower, in a heavy dark blue gown, short dolman boa and muff of the bear; a pretty little bonnet blending with her gown, the glow of heat from exercise lending color to her cheeks.
From A Romance of Toronto A Novel by Savigny, Annie Gregg
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