Cymars

/sɪˈmɑːrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cymar; multiple loose, flowing women's garments worn in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Etymology

Simple plural of cymar formed by adding -s. Follows standard English pluralization of the French loanword.

Kelly Says

The plural reminds us that wealthy women of the 1700s might have had closets full of these luxurious robes in different colors and fabrics—fashion was serious business!

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