pelisse Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur

WordNet


Pe*lisse" noun
Etymology
F., fr. L. pelliceus, pellicius, made of skins, fr. pellis a skin. Cf. Pelt skin, Pilch, and see 2d Pell.
Definitions
  1. An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.

Webster 1913