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noun • a garment resembling a tunic that was worn by men in the Middle Ages • a long dress worn by women | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Shiny silk often used in bridal gowns | ||||||
noun • A glossy silk fabric; lutestring. | ||||||||
| 33% | 7 | Silk used for making bridal gowns | ||||||
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Silk Rather Oddly Used For Old Gowns Crossword Clue
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KIRTLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KIRTLES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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4 | Shiny silk often used in bridal gowns | |
5 | Silk (or silk-like) fabric
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6 | Silk used for making bridal gowns | |
7 | Where people wear gowns, for short
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20 Feb 2009 | New York Times / 20 Feb 2009 |
