n. A square or rectangular piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders
v. To wrap in a shawl.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A square or oblong cloth of wool, cotton, silk, or other textile or netted fabric, used, especially by women, as a loose covering for the neck and shoulders.
v. To wrap in a shawl.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A Scotch form of shoal.
n. A square or oblong article of dress, forming a loose covering for the shoulders, worn chiefly by women.
To cover with a shawl; put a shawl on.
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n. cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
Word Usage
"You look great and the shawl is a perfect addition to your big stash of gorgeously knitted lace."