SINCE 1828
dolman
noun
dol·man
| \ ˈdōlmən, ˈdȯl-, ˈdäl-\
plural -s
Definition of dolman
1
: a long robe with sleeves worn by Turks
2a
: a woman's wrap like a cape in vogue in the 19th century with wide sleeves cut in one piece with the body
b
: a woman's coat or jacket with similarly wide sleeves
3
[ German, from Turkish dolama ]
: a short jacket distinctive of many hussar uniforms usually worn slung across one shoulder and fastened with a cord or chain
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on dolman
What made you want to look up dolman? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
-
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Original Meanings Quiz
A quiz for the pedantic and those annoyed by them!
Take the quiz -
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
Take the quiz -
Word Winder's CrossWinder
Play the game
Share dolman
Resources for dolman