manteau
noun
a mantle or cloak, especially one worn by women.
manteaus
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pluralof manteau.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Gowns seem never to have been sent, but manteaus, mantles, and "ferrandine" cloaks appear frequently.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Alice Morse Earle
A general distinction may be made not to include sleeved garments with the cloaks; but several of the manteaus had loose, large, flowing sleeves, and some like Madam Symonds's had detached sleeves.
From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Alice Morse Earle
I myself packed a trunk for her with every conceivable necessity, as well as gowns and manteaus of the finest material and the most elegant fashion.
From The Bow of Orange Ribbon A Romance of New York by Theo. Hampe
The stores are very low, sir: Some dolly petticoats, and manteaus we have; and half a 070 dozen pair of laced shoes, bought from court at second hand.
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Sir Walter Scott
