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Cape

A piece or point of land, extending beyond the adjacent coast into the sea or a lake; a promontory; a headland.

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Chlamys 76% connected

A loose and flowing outer garment, worn by the ancient Greeks; a kind of cloak.

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Mantelet 76% connected

A short cloak formerly worn by knights.

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Mantilla 76% connected

A lady's light cloak of cape of silk, velvet, lace, or the like.

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Pelisse 76% connected

An outer garment for men or women, originally of fur, or lined with fur; a lady's outer garment, made of silk or other fabric.

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Spit 76% connected

A long, slender, pointed rod, usually of iron, for holding meat while roasting.

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Tippet 76% connected

A cape, or scarflike garment for covering the neck, or the neck and shoulders, -- usually made of fur, cloth, or other warm material.

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Tongue 76% connected

an organ situated in the floor of the mouth of most vertebrates and connected with the hyoid arch.

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Cloak 76% connected

A loose outer garment, extending from the neck downwards, and commonly without sleeves. It is longer than a cape, and is worn both by men and by wome…

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Earth 76% connected

The globe or planet which we inhabit; the world, in distinction from the sun, moon, or stars. Also, this world as the dwelling place of mortals, in d…

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Ground 76% connected

of Grind

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Land 76% connected

Urine. See Lant.

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Mantle 92% connected

A loose garment to be worn over other garments; an enveloping robe; a cloak. Hence, figuratively, a covering or concealing envelope.

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Ness 92% connected

A promontory; a cape; a headland.

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