Kyrtle

Kyrtle
9th to end of 14th century womens long-sleeved long, fitted gown like a tunic. Usually worn under a cotehardie. In the 14th century, worn without an overgarment especially by yound unmarried women. often buttoned at front and buttoned to the elbow on the sleeves. L

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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  • Cote — from 13th century. Everyday loose tunic being the main garment of both sexes. A woman s gown long, close fitting with long sleeves is usually referred to as a kirtle or kyrtle …   Medieval glossary

  • Kirtle — see Kyrtle …   Medieval glossary

  • Sideless — surcote 1360 to 1500 Low neckes and sleeveless and long over garment surcote deeply cut around armholes to reveal the kyrtle underneath often fur trimmed and embellished with jewelled band or jewelled bottons …   Medieval glossary

  • Tunic — 9th to early 14th century men s clothing, fitted at the shoulders, widening at the hips. Similar to women s kyrtle. The hem reaches to the upper thigh. Sleeves were varied fitted at the forearm, or mutton sleeve, most popularly bat wing. The… …   Medieval glossary

  • Tunica — 9th to early 14th century men s clothing, fitted at the shoulders, widening at the hips. Similar to women s kyrtle. The hem reaches to the upper thigh. Sleeves were varied fitted at the forearm, or mutton sleeve, most popularly bat wing. The… …   Medieval glossary

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