pelerine

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In the quotation heading this chapter, manteel, pelerine, and neckatee precede the capuchin; but in fact the capuchin is as old as the pelerine.

From Two Centuries of Costume in America, Volume 1 (1620-1820) by Earle, Alice Morse

Would you like me to add the pelerine you were admiring?

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine No. XVI.?September, 1851?Vol. III. by Various

The lady wore a green silk pelerine, and a green bonnet with pink strings, and the gentleman a blue coat and bell hat.

From Young Lucretia and Other Stories by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

Patsy held up a buff-coloured satin gown, pointing out with pride where he had filled up the deficiencies of a very low neck with the top of a green silk pelerine.

From The Weans at Rowallan by Fitzpatrick, Kathleen

The corsage is high at the back, but sloped somewhat lower in front, over which there is a lace pelerine, which is brought down to a point in front.

From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various