burlet

/ˈbɜːrliːt/

Definitions

1. noun

an old spelling of the word ‘burlet’ or ‘burlette’, a type of sleeve or arm covering, especially in the 16th to 18th centuries

“She wore a decorative burlet to enhance the elegance of her Renaissance gown.”

Synonyms

  • burlette
  • sleeve

Antonyms

  • sleeveless