Definition of Partlets. Meaning of Partlets. Synonyms of Partlets

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Definition of Partlets

Partlet
Partlet Part"let, n. [Dim. of part.] 1. A covering for the neck, and sometimes for the shoulders and breast; originally worn by both sexes, but laterby women alone; a ruff. [Obs.] --Fuller. 2. A hen; -- so called from the ruffing of her neck feathers. ``Dame Partlett, the hen.' --Shak.

Meaning of Partlets from wikipedia

- continued to wear partlets, usually of rich materials, with the low-cut doublets of the early 16th century. Early in the 16th century, partlets worn by women...
- garments and other structural garments—including items such as corsets, partlets, petticoats, panniers, and bustles—were used to achieve the desired silhouette...
- be filled with a partlet. Black velvet partlets lined in white with a high, flared neckline were worn pinned over the gown. Partlets of the same rich...
- in English a partlet). Partlets worn over the smock but under the kirtle and gown were typically made of lawn (a fine linen). Partlets were also worn...
- century, women were wearing a variety of accessories, including fichus and partlets, with their bodices. In the 19th century, in parts of Europe, styles reflected...
- frontlets; French hoods and billiments of black velvet and white satin; partlets; and crimson velvet hats. The same clothes were listed again in 1547. Jane...
- "The Nun's Priest's Tale" (Middle English: The Nonnes Preestes Tale of the Cok and Hen, Chauntecleer and Pertelote) is one of The Canterbury Tales by the...
- in her lap. She owned a gold pin case, and three gold button clasps for partlets each set with two "counterfeit" stones. A girdle of gold chain links had...
- with an open V-neckline. Some partlets had a collar and a back similar to the upper part of a shirt. Burgundian partlets were usually depicted worn under...
- kept by her servant Mistress Susan, newly-made smocks and high-collared partlets and ruffs, laces kept by Mistress Purseby, a black gown, a plain black...