Also jellick. [Turkish yelek waistcoat.] A vest or bodice worn by Turkish women.
1816. R. Tully, Narr. 10 Yrs.’ Resid. Tripoli, 31. Over it [her chemise] she wore a gold and silver tissue jelick, with coral and pearl buttons, set quite close together down the front.
1821. Byron, Juan, III. lxx. Of all the dresses I select Haidée’s: She wore two jelicks—one was of pale yellow;… With buttons form’d of pearls as large as peas All gold and crimson shone her jelick’s fellow.
