Paltock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpaltɒk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paltock is a noun meaning (historical) A type of short doublet or tunic with sleeves, sometimes worn beneath armour.
Meaning
(historical) A type of short doublet or tunic with sleeves, sometimes worn beneath armour.
Example Sentences
1905-06, Arthur Conan Doyle, Sir Nigel The old tunic, overtunic and cyclas were too sad and simple for the new fashions, so now strange and brilliant cotehardies, pourpoints, courtepies, paltocks, hanselines and many other wondrous garments, particoloured or diapered, with looped, embroidered or escalloped edges, flamed and glittered round the King.
Word Forms
- paltocks
- paltok
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include paltok, pantaloon, placard, petticoat, paletot, pantalettes.
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