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Chasuble refers to a long, Sleeveless outer garment/vestment, simply a round piece of fabric with a slit for the head usually without a hood worn by a priest when celebrating a mass.

Chatoyancy is the jewelry term referring to the "cat's-eye effect" seen in some stones when cut in the cabochon style.

Chatoyancy appears as a single beam of light through a gem

Chausses refers to Mail leggings. Mail is a type of armor or jewelry consisting of small metal rings linked together in a pattern forming a mesh.

Check refers to a variety of patterns, including gingham, tattersall, houndstooth, plaid and checkerboard.

Checker refers to the person backstage at a Fashion Show who checks the Outfit and Model prior to them entering the Runway to make sure all the details have been attended to.

Chelsea Boot which is also known as Jodhpur Boot is an ankle height slip on boot with elastic side panels, used mostly for equestrian activities.

Chelsea Boot is also known as

Chelsea Collar refers to a type of Collar which is flat and formed from a V-neckline.. Chelsea Collar is described as a long Collar with pointed ends at front which became popular dur

Chemise refers to the short under dress or slip or a dress in a similar style. It also refers to a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders.

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