Bliaut
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbliːˌoʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bliaut is a noun meaning (historical) A unisex overgarment worn in 12th-century Western Europe, featuring voluminous skirts and horizontal puckering or sometimes pleating across a snugly fitted underbust abdomen.
Meaning
(historical) A unisex overgarment worn in 12th-century Western Europe, featuring voluminous skirts and horizontal puckering or sometimes pleating across a snugly fitted underbust abdomen.
Word Forms
- bliauts
- bliaud
- bliaus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bleaunt, bustier, peplum, bodice, basque, blouson.
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