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| alb |
a full-length linen robe worn by some Christian priests at the Eucharist. |
| caftan |
a loose, full-length garment with long sleeves and a sash tied at the waist, worn esp. in countries of the Middle East. |
| chaps |
full-length leather leggings worn esp. by cowboys to protect the legs while riding horseback. |
| cheval glass |
a full-length framed mirror mounted in such a way that it can be tilted or swiveled. |
| deck chair |
a lightweight folding chair, often with a full-length leg rest, often used on passenger ships. |
| floor-length |
extending to the floor, as a skirt, dress, or robe; full-length. |
| prostrate |
lying full-length, esp. face down as in submission or worship. [1/6 definitions] |
| redingote |
a woman's full-length dress or coat, usu. belted and open in front to reveal a dress or petticoat underneath. |
| short subject |
a brief film, usu. shown as an introduction to a full-length feature, or between two full-length films. |
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