Definition of "gilet" [gilet]

• A sleeveless jacket similar to a waistcoat. (noun)

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• "Under the Justacorps the soldier wore an additional garment called a gilet, which was really worn as a vest."
• "The sweat 'gilet' he donned on my birthday night out in Mojo made a comeback!!"
• "He discreetly lifts the hood on his gilet* and covers his face."