pelerine

American  

[pel-uh-reen, pel-er-in] / ˌpɛl əˈrin, ˈpɛl ər ɪn /

noun

1. a woman's cape of fur or cloth, usually waist-length in back with long descending ends in front.

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pelerine British  

/ ˈpɛləˌriːn /

noun

1. a woman's narrow cape with long pointed ends in front

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Etymology

Origin of pelerine

1735–45; < French pèlerine, feminine of pèlerin pilgrim

Example Sentences

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pelerine

A large pelerine cape is made to take on and off; and the bust from the back of each shoulder is ornamented with the same bias folds, forming a stomacher in front of the waist.

From English Costume by Dion Clayton Calthrop

"Yes—pretty enough," replied Augusta, scarcely turning her head to look at it.—"Mamma, do not you think I had better have my green pelerine cut in points rather than in scollops?"

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Eliza Leslie

Would you like me to add the pelerine you were admiring?

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various

There was likewise a considerable demur about a canezou and a pelerine, but eventually the latter carried the day.

From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Eliza Leslie

The corsage is high at the back, but sloped somewhat lower in front, over which there is a lace pelerine, which is brought down to a point in front.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various