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jelick

Noun CEFR B1
ˈdʒɛlɪk

Definitions

The bodice of women or vest of men worn in the Ottoman Empire.

Equivalents

Българскиелек
Ελληνικάγελέκογιλέκο
5 more languages
Македонскиелек
Shqipjelek
Српскиjelekјелек
Türkçeyelek

Examples

She wore two jelicks—one was of pale yellow; / Of azure, pink, and white was her chemise— / 'Neath which her breast heaved like a little billow [...].”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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