kirtle
kir.tle \'k*rt-*l\ n [ME kirtel, fr. OE cyrtel, fr. (assumed) OE curt short; akin]to OHG kurz short, L curtus shortened - more at SHEAR 1: a tunic or coat worn by men esp. in the Middle Ages 2: a long gown or dress worn by women
Webster's English Dictionarykir.tle \'k*rt-*l\ n [ME kirtel, fr. OE cyrtel, fr. (assumed) OE curt short; akin]to OHG kurz short, L curtus shortened - more at SHEAR 1: a tunic or coat worn by men esp. in the Middle Ages 2: a long gown or dress worn by women