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khaftan
Persian · medieval
"long tunic"
a long tunic-like garment tied at the waist
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Stage 2 of 4
qaftan
Arabic · medieval
"long vest with sleeves"
spread the garment and its name through the Islamic world
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Stage 3 of 4
qaftan
Turkish · 1500s
"ceremonial robe"
became a symbol of Ottoman court dress
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caftan / kaftan
English · 1590s
"long tied robe"
entered English describing Ottoman and Egyptian dress; later became a Western fashion term
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