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Poncho

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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A kind of cloak or shawl, of woollen or alpaca cloth, oblong in shape, with a slit in the centre, through which the wearer passes his head, allowing the folds to cover his shoulders and arms to the elbows, and to fall down before and behind; worn by the native men in Chili and Argentina. Ponchos of waterproof are used by the United States cavalry.

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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Poncho'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​p/poncho.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
 
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