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gilets

gilets is the plural of gilet.

Meaning of gilet

Noun

gilet (plural gilets)

  1. (historical) A waistcoat worn by a man.
  2. (historical) A bodice worn by a woman similar to a man's waistcoat; also, a decorative panel at the front of such a bodice, or worn separately.
  3. (broadly) A sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck; specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth.
    Synonyms:
    bodywarmer

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Phrases with gilets

Questions about gilets

What is gilets the plural of?
Gilets is the plural of gilet.

Words near gilets in the dictionary

  1. Giles
  2. Giles County
  3. Gileston
  4. gilet
  5. gilet jaune
  6. gilets
  7. gilets jaunes
  8. Gilett
  9. Gilette
  10. Gileño
  11. Gileños

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