Glossary

Visual glossary of French, Russian and English terms relating to fashion used in Eugene Onegin. 

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Boa (Боа): a French term, indicating a collar or scarf traditionally made from fur or fabric  (8, XXX, 199).

 

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Bolivar: a popular style of top hat, often black in color; identified by a wide brim and smaller cylindrical top portion  (1, XIII-XIV, 10). 

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Breguet (Часы): a popular and stylish watch brand, often worn by London 'dandies'  (1, XIII-XIV, 10). 

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Dandy: a gentleman that considers his appearance particularly important; often referring to a well-dressed, but self-absorbed man. His surly demeanor characterized a sort of rebellion against the lack of originality in the French fashions popular amongst Russian elites  (1, IV, 6), (1, XXIV, 15), (7, XXIII, 167), (7, XLIX, 179).

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Fop: similar to a dandy; a gentlemen excessively concerned with his appearance  (5, XXVI, 121).

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Frock (Фрак): a large outer garment or smock  (1, XXVI, 16).

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Fur Coat (Шуба): a Russian term describing an entire coat made of fur (1, XXII, 14).

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Gilet (Жилет): a waistcoat typically buttoned over a shirt (1, XXVI, 16), (7, LI, 180). 

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Lorgnette (Лорнет): a pair of glasses connected to a long handle, used by spectators to view theatre or opera productions. During the XIX century, 'Lorgnette theatre culture' was a French term that described the prevelance of theatre and opera in society  (1, XXI, 13), (7, L, 180) (7, LI, 180).

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Ливрея: a Russian term to describe the official clothing for men of the tsar  (8, XXX, 199). 

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Pantaloons (Панталоны): a form of men’s trousers, often very fitted to the hips and legs  (1, XXVI, 16). 

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Sash (Кушак): a long piece or band of fabric wrapped around the waist; usually made from lighter materials (e.g. silk)  (5, II, 109).

 

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Shlafor (Шлафор): a French term referencing a cap, often worn as part of traditional Russian headwear (2, XXXIII, 51).

 

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Shoes of the People of Nature (Лапти): traditional Russian footwear, most frequently worn by the peasantry  (7, VII, 160).

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Toilette (Туалет): the process of dressing in fashionable or stylish clothing  (1, XXVI, 16). 

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Vulgar: in reference to the ordinary people in society, or the masses  (8, XV, 192).

 

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Халат: a robe or shlafrock (шлафрок) often worn with a шлафор, used to represent a vision of home life (2, XXXIV, 51), (6, XXXVIII, 150).

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