Re: Clothing terminology

--- "H. S. Teoh" <hsteoh@...> wrote:
> 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.
>
> [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.
>
Like an ephod?

Adam

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