n. A fur-lined or fur robe or gown, especially as part of a uniform.
n. A silk gown formerly worn by women, often lined or trimmed with fur.
n. An overgarment worn by Victorian children when outside.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's or child's long outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Originally, a long garment of fur; hence, a garment lined or trimmed with fur.
n. A long cloak of silk or other material, with sleeves, and with or without fur, worn by women.
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n. a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
Word Usage
"The good carriers rubbed it with snow, and took every possible care of her; but they said it was impossible to take her on without a sheepskin pelisse, since otherwise her death from the increasing cold was certain."