pelisse

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   historical: a long outer cloak or coat worn by women or children, often trimmed or lined with fur

   She fastened her wool pelisse before stepping into the winter street.

2. 2
   noun

   a fur-trimmed or fur-lined outer garment worn as part of a military uniform

   The officer wore his braided pelisse slung over one shoulder.

Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, 'garment made of skins,' ultimately from Latin pellis, 'skin or hide.' It is a historical doublet of pilch. The name first emphasized fur lining or trim, then broadened to fashionable women's and children's outer garments.

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