Re: Clothing terminology

On Wed, Feb 11, 2004 at 09:58:00AM -0800, Gary Shannon wrote:
> --- "H. S. Teoh" <hsteoh@...> wrote:
> > I'm entering the lexicon entries for Ebis?di
> > clothing, and I'm stuck with what word to use in the English glosses.
[...]
> habit
> NOUN: ...
> 6a. A distinctive dress or costume, especially of a
> religious order. b. A riding habit.
Hmm, isn't this a bit archaic? I'd find the use of 'habit' quite odd, were
it not for the context here.

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> tippet
> NOUN: 1. A covering for the shoulders, as of fur, with
> long ends that hang in front.
> 2. A long stole worn by members of the Anglican
> clergy.
> 3. A long hanging part, as of a sleeve, hood, or cape.
This seems to be close to what I have in mind, although the _Tanuchi'_
[t_hanu"Si] is more like a triangular breastplate, except made of fabric
instead of plate, and it also includes a shoulder-piece.

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> tabard
> NOUN: 1. A short, heavy cape of coarse cloth formerly
> worn outdoors.
> 2a. A tunic or capelike garment worn by a knight over
> his armor and emblazoned with his coat of arms. b. A
> similar garment worn by a herald and bearing his
> lord's coat of arms.
Also close to what I have in mind.

[snip]
> To mention but a few
[snip]

Thanks for the list! Unfortunately I didn't find many that were close to
what I have in mind. Perhaps "jumpsuit" would best describe the main
garment worn by the Ebisédi, called the _pruuni'_ [pr`u:"ni]. It's a
tight-fitting garment, made of two halves, that covers the entire body
excluding the head, hands, and feet. The _Tanuchi'_ (shoulder-piece or
breastplate/ breastcloth(??)) was worn over this garment, with a front
flap (is that the right word?) that attaches to the _lajhui'_ (sash or
loin-cloth) at the waistline. The _lajhui'_ [laZu"?i] was worn around the
waist, and hangs over the groin area, optionally with a matching flap at
the back. More fancy designs of the _lajhui'_ include miniskirt-like
designs.

The _Tanuchi'_ often was attached to receptacles on the _pruuni'_ at the
shoulders and waist made for this purpose, rather than worn around the
neck. Similarly, there are hooks or button mechanisms on the waist and
thighs of the _pruuni'_ to which the _lajhui'_ can be attached. Some
designs of the _lajhui'_ consist simply of a front piece that is attached
in this way to the hips. The _Tanuchi'_ and _lajhui'_, although considered
essential parts of the attire, are mainly decorative in function.


T

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