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gilet

noun
gi·​let | \ zhə̇ˈlā\
plural -s

Definition of gilet

: waistcoat specifically : a woman's dickey resembling a waistcoat or blouse

History and Etymology for gilet

French, from Spanish gileco, jaleco, chaleco, from Arabic jalīkah, a garment worn by slaves in Algeria, from Turkish yelek waistcoat, vest

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