Wiktionary:Word of the day/2022/July 16

Word of the day
for July 16
gilet n
  1. (historical)
    1. A waistcoat worn by a man.
    2. A bodice worn by a woman similar to a man's waistcoat; also, a decorative panel at the front of such a bodice, or worn separately.
  2. (by extension) A sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck; specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth.

Stage 14 of the 2022 Tour de France from Saint-Étienne to Mende takes place today.

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