KIRTLE


Meaning of KIRTLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkər-t ə l ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English kirtel, from Old English cyrtel, from Old English * curt short, from Latin curtus mutilated, curtailed — more at shear

Date: before 12th century

1. : a tunic or coat worn by men especially in the Middle Ages

2. : a long gown or dress worn by women

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.