kirtles

noun

plural of kirtle
as in chemises

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  1. sheaths
  2. shirtdresses
  3. sacks
  4. shifts
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • Best maxi shirtdresses Apart from having the versatility to be dressed up or down, a maxi shirtdress is also the ideal silhouette for cold-weather layering.
    — Shelby Ying Hyde, Glamour, 18 Nov. 2025
Definition of shirtdresses
Noun
  • The pass rush has been lacking, with only three sacks in USC’s four other games.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The sacks may not have been there, but the Chiefs still pressured Willis 17 times during the game, per Pro Football Focus.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sacks
Noun
  • The lightweight compression socks are highly recommended by flight attendants, pilots, marathoners, and nurses who spend 12-hour shifts making rounds across hard hospital floors.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hair loss in women can be caused by many things, including your genetics, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, physiological stress and shifts in hormones.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of shifts
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