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
  • Last season with the Cleveland Browns, Garrett set an NFL season record with 23 sacks.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Williams has been one of the lone bright spots for the unit this season, leading the team in sacks (five) and tackles for loss (11).
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sacks
Noun
  • Oil market shifts to surplus despite disruptions Global oil markets have shifted to a supply surplus, despite months of disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • My Beloved is immediately reminiscent of similar shrewd shifts that Kings of Leon’s presumptive peers have undergone during the 2020s.
    — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of shifts
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