n.; pl. E. -lumus, L. -la. [ L. ] A peplos. Hence: An overskirt hanging like an ancient peplos; also, a short fitted skirt attached to a waist or coat. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. pe`plos. ] 1. An upper garment worn by Grecian and Roman women. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A kind of kerchief formerly worn by Englishwomen. [ Obs. ] Fairholt. [ 1913 Webster ]