hose
/ˈhoʊz/
noun
a tight-fitting garment worn on the legs in the past
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1- Pressurize the hose.
2- Pressurize the hose.
3Then pull off the hoses.
4Bring the hose!
5Bring the hose!
toga
/ˈtoʊɡə/
noun
a kind of loose and long outer clothing item worn by the people of ancient Rome
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1Do you wear stuff on your togas at toga parties?
2What's that, a toga? -
3Well, I'm now wearing a toga.
4I'm doing a Toga.
5Toga party, let's go! -
armor
/ˈɑɹmɝ/
noun
a protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles
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1The heat on that burn could melt armor. -
2And armor made out kitchen tools.
3- I got armor.
4I love armor.
5The opposite of spinach is armor.
tabard
/tˈæbɑːɹd/
noun
a sleeveless tunic worn over armor by knights during the Middle Ages
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1Your Gilmore-themed leather bag based off of your paladin's LARP tabard is awesome!
cockade
/kˈɑːkeɪd/
noun
a knot or rosette of ribbons or lace worn on a hat or clothing as a badge

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loincloth
/ˈɫɔɪnˌkɫɔθ/
noun
a simple piece of cloth that covers the genitals and is worn as an undergarment
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1The iceman was wearing a coat, leggings, a loincloth, a cloak, a belt, a cap, and shoes.
2His loincloth was sheepskin, his leggings were made out of goat hide and his coat was a mixture of both goat and sheep hides that had been stitched together with animal sinew.
3Versions of the loincloth were developed in diverse cultures, ranging from ancient Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
4After all, a muscle-bound guy in a loincloth fighting monsters in a strange world?
5So the mawashi is basically the loincloth you wear in sumo.
codpiece
/kˈɑːdpiːs/
noun
a cloth that covers the genital area, typically worn by men as a part of their clothing during the 15th and 16th centuries
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1Enter the codpiece.
2Originally the codpiece was simply a flap that covered the relevant areas.
3Over time, codpieces became increasingly decorative and, well, increasingly increased.
4Codpieces eventually went out of fashion.
5- Please, can you hand me my codpiece for genital protection?
tippet
/ˈtɪpət/
noun
a long, narrow piece of clothing worn around the neck, often used as a decorative accessory
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1the best game it's ever made for the tippet should we move up towards their Gundam one of those buttons will be moved and one of them will be attached we're getting better
2He had also a tippet of fine linen.
3Antigonus sailed to Europe to inform an tippet, er who was crushing the final remnants of the revolt in Greece An Tippet, er was outraged gathering his forces including the formidable Macedonian general crater as' and Tippet have prepared for war he also found an ally in the governor of Egypt Ptolemy his relations with Paris had always been strained, and he readily accepted Antipodes plan Takus was still unaware of the impending war against him As was agreed previously.
4Antigonus sailed to Europe to inform an tippet, er who was crushing the final remnants of the revolt in Greece An Tippet, er was outraged gathering his forces including the formidable Macedonian general crater as' and Tippet have prepared for war he also found an ally in the governor of Egypt Ptolemy his relations with Paris had always been strained, and he readily accepted Antipodes plan Takus was still unaware of the impending war against him As was agreed previously.
5Antigonus sailed to Europe to inform an tippet, er who was crushing the final remnants of the revolt in Greece An Tippet, er was outraged gathering his forces including the formidable Macedonian general crater as' and Tippet have prepared for war he also found an ally in the governor of Egypt Ptolemy his relations with Paris had always been strained, and he readily accepted Antipodes plan Takus was still unaware of the impending war against him As was agreed previously.
bustle
/ˈbəsəɫ/
noun
a framework or padding used to create a fuller rear silhouette in skirts or dresses, popular in 19th-century fashion
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1Even more restaurants and cafes were bustling.
2The universe is bustling with matter and energy.
3Like the river, the streets of Cantho are bustling with people.
4Like the river, the streets of Cantho are bustling with people.
5Like the river, the streets of Cantho are bustling with people.
ruff
/ˈɹəf/
noun
a type of decorative collar that was popular in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries
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1This is ruff.
2The ruff has two different types of feathers.
3- Open your cards, Jim . - Ruff.
4Maybe you say "ruff."
5For the matriarch, an older female with a prominent white ruff, like a scarf around her neck, it's a rich time.
chain mail
/tʃeɪn meɪl/
noun
a type of armor made of small metal rings linked together in a pattern to form a protective mesh-like garment

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surcoat
/sˈɜːkoʊt/
noun
a loose, sleeveless outer garment that was worn over the armor typically by knights during the medieval period
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1Edward accepted but only after subjecting John to a series of humiliations, including having the Scottish coat of arms torn from his surcoat.
doublet
/dˈʌblət/
noun
a man's snug-fitting jacket, originating in the 14th century, that is worn over a shirt and underneath a coat
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1I said a doublet of quadruplets.
2Just a doublet, because these are too far away.
3Doublets consist of a real opal and some other material fixed to the back of the stone.
4Doublets only have two layers: the real opal and one more layer attached to it.
5Some people call it 6 doublet.
frock coat
/fɹˈɑːk kˈoʊt/
noun
a man's long coat with a fitted waist and a flared skirt that was popular in the 19th century

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mail
/ˈmeɪɫ/
noun
a type of armor made of interlocking metal rings or plates, traditionally worn to protect the body from weapons
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1The Postal Service delivers 430 (sic) pieces of mail every day.
2And mail day means mail -
3First thing is checking the e-mails, then the first discussion with my closer team about open tasks.
4Three people mailed checks for $100.
5Sending mail to Japanese design magazines and things like that.
chausses
/tʃˈɔːsᵻz/
noun
a type of leg armor worn in medieval times, consisted of fitted fabric or mail leggings that protected the lower legs and feet

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gambeson
/ɡˈæmbɛsən/
noun
a quilted padded garment worn as protective padding underneath armor during medieval times for impact absorption and body protection in combat

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hauberk
/hˈɔːbɜːk/
noun
a type of long tunic made of interlocking metal rings, worn as body armor during the Middle Ages
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1They were heavily armoured, adorned in mail hauberks, vambraces and iron conical helmets, as well as norse-style round shields for protection.
jerkin
/dʒˈɜːkɪn/
noun
a short, close-fitting jacket or sleeveless shirt, typically made of leather and worn as a protective garment
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1oh I can just pull up my waistband, or whatever, there was like nothing that I could do - You're getting a long jerkin - Mommy!
2He was (beep) people up, and then goin' home and jerkin' off to Kim Kardashian.
3People are jerkin' it.
4Jerkin your gherkin.
jupon
/dʒˈʌpɑːn/
noun
a sleeveless, fitted tunic or overdress, often worn by women in medieval times over a skirt or under a gown for layering or modesty

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manteau
/mˈæntoʊ/
noun
a cloak or covering worn by religious figures or used in religious ceremonies

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pallium
/pˈæliəm/
noun
a circular band of cloth worn by high-ranking clergy over their chasuble as a symbol of their authority

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partlet
/pˈɑːɹtlət/
noun
a fabric or lace collar worn by women in medieval times, often over the neckline of a gown or dress for coverage or adornment

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trunk hoses
/tɹˈʌŋk hˈoʊzᵻz/
noun
a type of men's clothing in the 16th century that were close-fitting garments covering the hips and thighs, often filled out to create a puffed, rounded appearance

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newmarket
/ˈnuˌmɑɹkət/
noun
a style of men's long, loose-fitting overcoat worn for outdoor activities such as hunting or horse riding

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chiton
/tʃˈɪtən/
noun
a simple tunic garment made of a single piece of fabric, draped over the body and fastened at the shoulders, worn by ancient Greek men and women
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1Take the West Indian fuzzy chiton.
2Chitons are a family of pretty ancient looking mollusks that haven’t changed much in about the past half billion years.
3They're made of chiton.
4That's a chiton, nope that's a chiton.
5Now, most chiton species are capable of really suctioning onto rocks.
riding habit
/ɹˈaɪdɪŋ hˈæbɪt/
noun
a style of women's clothing that was worn for horseback riding and includes a tailored jacket, a long skirt, and a shirt or blouse

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