maillot
a close-fitting, one-piece bathing suit for women, simply styled and usually having a scoop neck and shoulder straps.
tights worn by dancers, acrobats, etc.
a close-fitting knitted shirt, especially a pullover.
Origin of maillot
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How to use maillot in a sentence
From the crowds at Port maillot came loudly expressed inquiries for friends who perchance might be among our wounded.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army | Charles Alexander GordonAs on the first occasion, roadsides and avenues within Port maillot were crowded with people.
Recollections of Thirty-nine Years in the Army | Charles Alexander GordonAcross this they poured in wild confusion and made no halt until they had passed the Fort maillot.
A Girl of the Commune | George Alfred HentyThey have advanced too from Neuilly and are pressing forward towards Porte maillot.
A Girl of the Commune | George Alfred HentyOn the 25th, at nine o'clock in the morning, the cannon from the Porte-maillot to Asnières were silent.
History of the Commune of 1871 | P. Lissagary
British Dictionary definitions for maillot
/ (mæˈjəʊ) /
tights worn for ballet, gymnastics, etc
a woman's swimsuit
a jersey
Origin of maillot
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