biliment

noun

plural -s
obsolete
: an ornamental part of women's dress (such as a jeweled headdress or special lace) especially in the 16th century

Word History

Etymology

short for habiliment

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“Biliment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biliment. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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