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gilet

/ dʒɪˈleɪ /

noun

  1. a waist- or hip-length garment, usually sleeveless, fastening up the front; sometimes made from a quilted fabric, and designed to be worn over a blouse, shirt, etc
  2. a bodice resembling a waistcoat in a woman's dress
  3. such a bodice as part of a ballet dancer's costume
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of gilet1

C19: French, literally: waistcoat
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Example Sentences

Gilet was killed in a duel, and Rouget married La Rabouilleuse in 1823.

On her part she was smitten with Maxence Gilet, whom she entertained in the house of the old bachelor at the latter's expense.

Gilet had previously become disconcerted by the presence of the grain-dealer on the field of battle.

Was awakened at the usual hour by the faithful Gilet, and as usual turned over and went to sleep again.

At breakfast Gilet walked in on me with your cable of greetings in his hand, so you see how timely it arrived.

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