Definition of PELISSE

pelisse

Meanings

Plural: pelisses

Noun

  • 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.

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

Words With Friends Score: 11

pelisse is a valid Words With Friends word