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Macaroni
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young man dressed in the height of fashion in the seventeen-seventies.
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2.
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Madder
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plant that can make bright red dye.
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3.
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Mameluke
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sleeve that is tied at different intervals down the sleeve to produce puffs of fabric.
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4.
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Mantelet
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a shawl worn around the shoulders.
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5.
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Manteline
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richly decorated short parade garment worn over armour.
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6.
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Mantilla
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Veil draped over head and shoulders; Spanish origin.
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7.
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Mantle
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a cloak or cape that has been around since the fifteenth century. Bunched at the neck with a round or pointed hood.
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8.
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Mantua gown
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loose bodice gown worn with open front revealing petticoat.
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9.
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Mathilide
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broad vertical bands of embroidery on women's dresses at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Later the embroidery was extended to the hemline of the dress.
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10.
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Medici Collar
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standing collar made of either netting or lace.
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11.
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Mentonierres
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frills of bonnet which frame the face.
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12.
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Mob Cap
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linen nightcap worn by women in the mid-eighteenth century.
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13.
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Moufles or Mitons
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fingerless gloves worn by those who did rough work or hunted.
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14.
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Muff
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band of fur that was sewn in loop to protect hands from the cold.
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15.
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Muscadin
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Dandy of the late eighteenth century, named after a scented pastille of musk which he carried.
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Muslin
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name given to a large variety of light weight fabrics from the East, though the original was silk with gold.
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Muu-Muu
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shapeless dress usually worn as maternity wear.
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