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[[Clothing]], or a gown worn by a female. |
[[Clothing]], or a gown worn by a female. This generally refers to the outer layer dress worn indoors, unless given a prefix (eg under-dress or overdress). |
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Many names exist for a basic women's gown in differnt languages, from different regions and medieval periods, and sometimes to refer to a specific style of garment. Some of these are: |
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*gunna (germanic, mid medieval) |
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*rock |
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*[[bliaut]] |
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*cote/coathardie (in common sca speak) |
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*tunic |
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Garments which are not often called dresses, but may be similar in shape and form are: |
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*chemise |
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*cotehardie (when refering to an outer garment) |
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Revision as of 18:42, 25 August 2004
Clothing, or a gown worn by a female. This generally refers to the outer layer dress worn indoors, unless given a prefix (eg under-dress or overdress).
Many names exist for a basic women's gown in differnt languages, from different regions and medieval periods, and sometimes to refer to a specific style of garment. Some of these are:
- gunna (germanic, mid medieval)
- rock
- bliaut
- cote/coathardie (in common sca speak)
- tunic
Garments which are not often called dresses, but may be similar in shape and form are:
- chemise
- cotehardie (when refering to an outer garment)
