KIRTLE


Meaning of KIRTLE in English

[kir.tle] n [ME kirtel, fr. OE cyrtel, fr. (assumed) OE curt short, fr. L curtus shortened--more at shear] (bef. 12c) 1: a tunic or coat worn by men esp. in the Middle Ages

2: a long gown or dress worn by women

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