kirtle

/ˈkʌrdl/
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Other forms: kirtles

Definitions of kirtle
  1. noun
    a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages
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    type of:
    tunic
    any of a variety of loose fitting cloaks extending to the hips or knees
  2. noun
    a long dress worn by women
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    type of:
    dress, frock
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
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