[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

caftan \caf"tan\, n. turk. qaft=an: cf. f. cafetan.
   a garment worn throughout the levant, consisting of a long
   gown with sleeves reaching below the hands. it is generally
   fastened by a belt or sash.
   1913 webster

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

caftan \caf"tan\, v. t.
   to clothe with a caftan. r.
   1913 webster

         the turbaned and caftaned damsel.        --sir w.
                                                  scott.
   1913 webster

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

caftan
     n 1: a woman's dress style that imitates the caftan cloaks worn
          by men in the near east syn: kaftan
     2: a cotton or silk cloak with full sleeves and sash reaching
        down to the ankles; worn by men in the levant syn: kaftan
see also:
kaftan 

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