Pelisse

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /pəˈliːs/

Origin

From French, from Latin pellis ("skin"), from Ancient Greek πέλλα (pella, "skin").

Full definition of pelisse

Noun

1. A fur-lined or fur robe or gown, especially as part of a uniform.
2. (historical) A silk gown formerly worn by women, often lined or trimmed with fur.
• 1897, Henry James, What Maisie Knew: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 ....
3. An overgarment worn by Victorian children when outside.----