Pelisse
[puh-lees] /pəˈlis/
noun
1.
an outer garment lined or trimmed with fur.
2.
a woman’s long cloak with slits for the arms.
/pɛˈliːs/
noun
1.
a fur-trimmed cloak
2.
a high-waisted loose coat, usually fur-trimmed, worn esp by women in the early 19th century
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