Definition of PELISSE

pelisse

Plural: pelisses

Noun

  • A long cloak or coat, often fur-trimmed.
  • a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur
  • A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
  • A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur.
  • An overgarment worn by children when outside.

Examples

  • The word PELISSE, though obscure, fit perfectly and brought a warm feeling of victory.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French pelice (modern French pelisse), from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”), from Ancient Greek πέλλα (pélla, “skin”). Doublet of pilch.

Scrabble Score: 9

pelisse: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
pelisse: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pelisse: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

pelisse: valid Words With Friends Word