sottana — meaning in English

English meaning

• bustle noun Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
• cassock noun A long, close-fitting robe worn by clergy in some Christian traditions.

Senses

sottana is used for these senses in English:

• bustle (historical, countable) A frame worn underneath a woman's skirt, typically only protruding from the rear as opposed to the earlier more circular hoops.
• cassock An item of clerical clothing: a long, sheath-like, close-fitting, ankle-length robe worn by clergy members of some Christian denominations. [from 17th c.]
• soutane A long gown with sleeves and buttons at the front, particularly when worn by Roman Catholic clerics.

bustle — full definition

1. noun Busy, energetic activity and movement, especially of a crowd.
2. verb To move about quickly and busily, often with a sense of purpose or fuss.

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