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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɡɔn.na
"La dama indossava una lunga gonna medievale."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical garment for men or women, typically in the form of a long tunic or gown.
"She wore a woolen kirtle embroidered with intricate floral patterns at the medieval festival." - 2
In later historical periods, a skirt or an outer petticoat worn by women.
"The peasant woman paired her white linen chemise with a sturdy green kirtle."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'kyrtel', which traces back to Proto-Germanic roots related to short garments and tunics. Historically documented since before the 12th century, it originally referred to a man's tunic or woman's gown, evolving in later centuries to describe specific historical undergarments or outer dresses.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kirtle" is said worldwide
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cotte
Transliteration: kot
"Elle portait une cotte traditionnelle en lin."
Cotta
Transliteration: kɔta
"Das historische Gewand bestand aus einem langen Kirtle."
gonna
Transliteration: ɡɔn.na
"La dama indossava una lunga gonna medievale."
cotilla
Transliteration: koˈti.ʎa
"El vestido histórico incluía un kirtle de lana."
cota
Transliteration: ˈkɔ.tɐ
"A vestimenta medieval incluía uma cota bordada."
लंबा चोगा
Transliteration: lamba choga
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"ऐतिहासिक उत्सव में उसने पारंपरिक लंबा चोगा पहना था।"
中世纪长裙
Transliteration: zhōng shì jì cháng qún
Script: 中文汉字
"她在中世纪节日上穿着一件精致的长裙。"
중세 의복
Transliteration: jungse uibok
Script: 한국어 한글
"그 여인은 중세 시대의 전통 의복을 입고 있었다."
中世のガウン
Transliteration: chūsei no gaun
Script: 日本語
"彼女は中世の祭りで美しいガウンを着ていた。"
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