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   pe·lisse

   /pəˈlēs/

   noun

   • 1. a woman's cloak with armholes or sleeves, reaching to the ankles. historical
   • ▪ a fur-lined cloak, especially as part of a hussar's uniform. historical

   Word Origin early 18th century: from French, from ecclesiastical Latin pellicia (vestis) ‘(garment) of fur’, from Latin pellis ‘skin’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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