moccasins
Moccasins are a type of soft animal skin shoe that were worn by Indians in North America.
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muslin
Muslin is a simple plain-weave textile made out of cotton and available in varying weights and finishes. Historically, there were also varieties of muslin in silk and wool.
mule
A mule is a backless shoe.
mantua
A jacket-like bodice with pulled back overskirt that bustled in the back, often in elaborately patterned fabric, first worn in the 17th century.
leg-of-mutton sleeves
A sleeve that has a lot of fullness around the shoulder-bicep area but is fitted around the forearm/wrist.
Medici collar
A collar that stands upright on the back of the neck and opens in the front. This type of ruff was introduced to France by Marie de’ Medici in the 16th century, taking her name two centuries later.
muff
A tubular padded covering of fur or fabric, into which both hands are placed for warmth.
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