Associations to the word «Kirtle»

Wiktionary

KIRTLE, noun. A knee-length tunic.

Dictionary definition

KIRTLE, noun. A garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages.
KIRTLE, noun. A long dress worn by women.

Wise words

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