peplus

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From Latin, from Ancient Greek.

Obsolete An upper garment worn by women in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome.

Dated A kind of kerchief formerly worn by women in England.

A wimple or peplus was thrown over the head ; a sort of hood , which , instead of covering the shoulders , was brought round the neck beneath the chin like a warrior's gorget1841, John Roby, Popular Traditions of England: Lancashire. First series:

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