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Re: Clothing terminology

From:H. S. Teoh <hsteoh@...>
Date:Wednesday, February 11, 2004, 19:43
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.
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> 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. [snip]
> 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. [snip]
> 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 -- Life goes on...

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