noun
- plural of kirtle: a woman’s gown or skirt, especially a long tunic worn in medieval times
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval reenactors wore authentic kirtles made of wool and linen.
- In the museum display, several colorful kirtles showed how women dressed in the 14th century.
- The seamstress specialized in creating historically accurate kirtles for theater productions.
- Noble ladies often wore richly embroidered kirtles over their undergarments.
- The costume designer researched period paintings to ensure the kirtles looked authentic.
- At the Renaissance fair, many women chose to wear traditional kirtles instead of modern clothing.