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Synonyms for caftan


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kaf-tan, kaf-tan
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkæf tæn, kæfˈtæn



Définition of caftan

Origin :
  • 1590s, "long tunic worn in Turkey, etc.," from Turkish qaftan (also in Arabic), from Persian khaftan. As a similar shirt or dress style in the West, it is attested from c.1955.
  • As in dressing gown : noun robe
Example sentences :
  • The guard disappeared; and the caftan falling to the ground, revealed Honain.
  • Extract from : « Alroy » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • The Sultan had plainly written to him that he was to wear this caftan.
  • Extract from : « The Slaves of the Padishah » by Mr Jkai
  • He was particular about his dress, and wore his caftan about a span shorter than any one else.
  • Extract from : « The Jews of Barnow » by Karl Emil Franzos
  • He went to the monastery school as a Jew, in caftan and curls.
  • Extract from : « The Jews of Barnow » by Karl Emil Franzos
  • Out of respect for the latter he had not removed his caftan.
  • Extract from : « The Mantle and Other Stories » by Nicholas Gogol
  • With that he withdrew, having hid the money in the folds of his caftan.
  • Extract from : « Debit and Credit » by Gustav Freytag
  • Here the old lady chuckled rather cynically, and wrapping her caftan around her, stalked out of the room.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Julian Hawthorne
  • She wore a long Persian caftan that reached to her ankles and defined rather than veiled her shapely figure.
  • Extract from : « The Baron's Sons » by Mr Jkai
  • Then the old man pushed up the sleeves of his caftan, like one who prepares to execute a masterstroke.
  • Extract from : « The Baron's Sons » by Mr Jkai
  • Dmitri was seized, his royal garments were torn off, and the caftan of a pastry-cook was placed upon him.
  • Extract from : « Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) » by Charles Morris

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