Chapter 8 The Northern Renaissance

Question 1

filet/lacis

Answer 1

embroidered patterns on a net background

Question 2

Lace

Answer 2

constructed entirely from threads

Question 3

paltock

Answer 3

a version of the doublet with a deep V cut in the front

Question 4

stomacher

Answer 4

a filler that filled the deep V of the paltock and contrasted in color

Question 5

jerkin

Answer 5

a word used synonymously with the word jacket in England.

Question 6

Bases

Answer 6

separate short skirts worn with a jacket or doublet for civil dress or over armor for military dress

Question 7

trunk hose

Answer 7

a large, padded breech

Question 8

ruff

Answer 8

the collar of a shirt that was a completely separate item of costume

Question 9

culots

Answer 9

very tight fitting hose

Question 10

petticoat

Answer 10

an underskirt that was worn instead of an under dress

Question 11

ropa

Answer 11

gown of spanish origin. an outer gown or surcote made either sleeveless or with one of several types of sleeve: short puffed sleeve, or with a long sleeve, puffed at the top then fitted.

Question 12

bum rolls

Answer 12

the name the english gave the padded rolls that were placed around the waist in order to give skirts greater width

Question 13

supportasse

Answer 13

a frame that supported ruffs after they grew to enormous widths

Question 14

medici collar

Answer 14

a ruff that stood high behind the head and fastened in front into a wide, square neckline

Question 15

french bonnet

Answer 15

a pillbox shape hat with a turned up brim