Calash
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Calash is a noun meaning (now historical) A silk and whalebone hood worn by ladies to shade the face.
Meaning
(now historical) A silk and whalebone hood worn by ladies to shade the face.
More Meanings
- (historical) Alternative form of calèche (“type of carriage with low wheels”).
Example Sentences
Mrs. Lobb, an elderly lady, in a green calash, from the sign of the ‘Fan’, in Dyot-street, St. Giles's, was announced by Kit Finney, the mason's son, as wishing to see Mr. Nollekens.
Word Forms
- calashes
Synonyms for calash
Depending on context, synonyms include caleche.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caleche, capeline, havelock, pelisse, shash, cloud.
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