kirtle

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Recent Examples of kirtle Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kirtle
Noun
  • Now, analysis of the covers reveals the distant lands — and animals — where the chemises originate.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
  • But unlike other medieval libraries, the Clairvaux Romanesque manuscripts have an additional second cover, called a chemise, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The user also posted about a knife sheath before the sheath discussed in the case.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 11 July 2025
  • The sheath contained trace amounts of DNA, which was later linked to Kohberger, leading to his arrest.
    Christine Pelisek, People.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Another centuries-old Japanese institution is Ginza Mitsukoshi, a department store that originally focused on kimonos but now sells luxury goods from all over the world.
    Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Pair them with pretty sundresses, elevated linen pants, and more timeless styles.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
  • Think more like sundresses or tailored pants with a breezy blouse.
    Jasmine Fox-Suliaman, Glamour, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Down by four in overtime, Williams scored on a pullup jumper and, after an Atlanta miss, a perfect pass from Williams set Collier up for a layup to even things back up with 1:45 to play.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 June 2025
  • Second, his jumper is too inconsistent to rely upon.
    Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
    Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The movie’s male lead Dustin Milligan first appears in a mechanic’s jumpsuit, a style that was appropriated decades ago by the American designer Anne Fogarty, who borrowed from the uniform for a housedress in her own collection after being inspired by a gas station attendant.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Sarah Pidgeon Sarah Pidgeon embraced the butter yellow trend with her strapless minidress.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 July 2025
  • The bride wore a white lace gown for the ceremony and a white corseted minidress with sheer long sleeves for the reception, while Brody sported a classic black suit.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 July 2025

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“Kirtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kirtle. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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