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What is "Mantle" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 23-Jan-2024 (6 months, 4 days ago)
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Mantle
A Mantle is a piece of clothing, similar to a robe but open on the front side and often sleeveless. It is worn over the outer garments.
Mantle
Mantle a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes, cloak.

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Gown

gown a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men; a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic person; a woman's dress; dressing gown; nightgown, wedding-gown; a coverall worn in an...

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Duvetyne

A good quality wool. If it is made in cotton, it is usually called suede cloth. Duvetyn has a close satin weave that is brushed, singed, and sheared to conceal the weave. It has a smooth plush...

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Weft

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Faux

French for "false" can be anything made to simulate something that it's not. Examples: Faux graining (painting grain lines on figureless wood), faux suede (non-leather fabric made to simulate suede...

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Cassock

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To the trade

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