pelisse

The story

1. Latin · derived frompellis“skin”
2. Late Latin · derived frompellicia
3. French · borrowed frompelisse
4. English todaypelisse

Borrowed from French pelisse, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis (“skin”). Doublet of pilch.

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• from 18th c. A fur-lined robe or cloak, especially as part of a uniform.
• from 18th c. A long cloak formerly worn by women, with a shoulder cape or hood, often lined or trimmed with fur.
• from 19th c. An overgarment worn by children when outside.