Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pelisse

/pəˈliːs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.18 in modern English

Syllables: pelisse
IPA: /pəˈliːs/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.

noun

A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur.

noun

An overgarment worn by children when outside.

Archaic

Example Sentences

"The mother was crimson in countenance and pelisse, and her ample dimensions spoke years of peace and plenteousness."
"Mrs. Wix, after Miss Overmore's last demonstration, addressed herself wholly to the little girl […], drawing from the pocket of her dingy old pelisse a small flat parcel […]"
"Crawley is made to put on the brightest pea-green in her wardrobe, and my pupils leave off their thick shoes and tight old tartan pelisses, and wear silk stockings and muslin frocks, as fashionable baronets' daughters should."

Etymology

Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pilch.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: pellicia, pellis

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /pəˈliːs/

Usage

Archaic

Inflected Forms

pelisses (plural)

Homonyms

police

Rhymes With

nice police release increase piece peace top piece greece decrease lease cease niece

Questions

How do you pronounce pelisse?: The recorded pronunciation is /pəˈliːs/.
What does pelisse mean?: A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
Where does pelisse come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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