Kirtles [noun]

Definition of Kirtles:

long shirt

Synonyms of Kirtles:


Opposite/Antonyms of Kirtles:

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Sentence/Example of Kirtles:

A golden shield had he, and a gold-wrought helmet, & a short red kirtle over his shirt of mail.

Her tight-fitting, sleeveless kirtle was of a dull brown, for she scorned the gown of one color which was commanded by law.

Then they home conveyed a lass with pendent keys, and goatskin kirtle; married her to Karl.

Marvellous clasps of gold and silver in the kirtle on her breasts and her shoulders and spaulds on every side.

The kirtle and border was far too short for her majesty's height, and she asked every one how they liked her new fancied suit.

He bowed very low, until his hand could reach the hem of her kirtle, which he then raised to his lips.

The knave has a shrewd eye for a kirtle, and knows a wild duck from a tame as well as e'er a man in Perth.

Her kirtle was of blue damask bordered with black velvet, and her bonnets were of "ermines powdered" and black velvet.

A kirtle was also probably worn, corresponding in form to the garment now known as a princess petticoat.

The gowns of noble ladies were magnificent, and were made open to the waist, showing the kirtle or petticoat, and had trains.