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gilet
/ dʒɪˈleɪ /
noun
- 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
- a bodice resembling a waistcoat in a woman's dress
- such a bodice as part of a ballet dancer's costume
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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.
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On her part she was smitten with Maxence Gilet, whom she entertained in the house of the old bachelor at the latter's expense.
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Gilet had previously become disconcerted by the presence of the grain-dealer on the field of battle.
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Was awakened at the usual hour by the faithful Gilet, and as usual turned over and went to sleep again.
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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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