Synonyms for tunic

Grammar : Noun

Spell : too-nik, tyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtu nɪk, ˈtyu-

Définition of tunic

Origin : c.1600, from Middle French tunique, from Latin tunica (cf. Spanish tunica, Italian tonica, Old English tunece, Old High German tunihha), probably from a Semitic source (cf. Hebrew kuttoneth "coat," Aramaic kittuna).

noun long shirt

Example sentences :

His tunic was always worn out and patched, but his weapons were mounted in silver.
Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov

The policeman drew from the pocket of his tunic a dirty note-book.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

Jorgenson, with his hands deep in the pockets of his tunic, listened, looking down.
Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad

He did not attempt to go to sleep; he did not even unbutton the top button of his tunic.
Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad

How shall I describe the agony which Tunic's narrative caused me!
Extract from : « The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba » by Walter Goodman

Bimba tells me that Tunic has disappeared no one knows whither.
Extract from : « The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba » by Walter Goodman

Some of Tunic's companions are sipping and smoking at one of these tables.
Extract from : « The Pearl of the Antilles, or An Artist in Cuba » by Walter Goodman

A sharp pull at his tunic brought his thoughts back to the present.
Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1920 » by Various

What lover would not wish to be the tunic of his well-beloved or the water of her bath?
Extract from : « King Candaules » by Thophile Gautier

Unexpectedly he stooped, and caught Wulf by the collar of his tunic.
Extract from : « Nicanor - Teller of Tales » by C. Bryson Taylor

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