Also JELICK. [Turk. yelek.] A long vest worn by Turkish women.
1836. Lane, Mod. Egypt., I. i. 49. Over the shirt and shintiyan is worn a long vest (called yelek),… the yelek is cut in such a manner as to leave half of the bosom uncovered, except by the shirt; but many ladies have it made more ample at that part; and, according to the most approved fashion, it should be of a sufficient length to reach to the ground.
1865. W. Hepworth, Holy Land, II. 49. The yelek, a vest, is worn by these ladies open at the front.
