gilet

/ dʒɪˈleɪ /

noun

1. a waist- or hip-length garment, usually sleeveless, fastening up the front; sometimes made from a quilted fabric, and designed to be worn over a blouse, shirt, etc
2. a bodice resembling a waistcoat in a woman's dress
3. such a bodice as part of a ballet dancer's costume

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilet¹

C19: French, literally: waistcoat

Example Sentences

Gilet was killed in a duel, and Rouget married La Rabouilleuse in 1823.

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On her part she was smitten with Maxence Gilet, whom she entertained in the house of the old bachelor at the latter's expense.

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Gilet had previously become disconcerted by the presence of the grain-dealer on the field of battle.

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Was awakened at the usual hour by the faithful Gilet, and as usual turned over and went to sleep again.

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At breakfast Gilet walked in on me with your cable of greetings in his hand, so you see how timely it arrived.

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