SleeveSleeve (O. Eng. slieve, or slyf, a word allied to slip, cf. Dutch sloof) is that part of a garment which covers the arm, or through which the arm passes or slips. The pattern of the sleeve is one of the characteristics of fashion in dress, varying in every country and period. Various survivals of the early forms of sleeve are still found in the different types of academic or other robes. Where the long hanging sleeve is worn it has, as still in China and Japan, been used as a pocket, whence has come the phrase to have up one's sleeve, to have something concealed ready to produce. There are many other proverbial and metaphorical expressions associated with the sleeve, such as to wear one's heart upon one's sleeve, and to laugh in one's sleeve. Types of sleeves
In technical usage a sleeve is a tube into which another tube is inserted, which in the case of small tubes is called a thimble. ReferencesOxford English Dictionary Picken, Mary Brooks: The Fashion Dictionary, Funk and Wagnalls, 1957. This page about Sleeve includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Sleeve News stories about Sleeve External links for Sleeve Videos for Sleeve Wikis about Sleeve Discussion Groups about Sleeve Blogs about Sleeve Images of Sleeve |
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Picken, Mary Brooks: The Fashion Dictionary, Funk and Wagnalls, 1957. Stanley refers to:. Oxford English Dictionary. Stanley is an old masculine name from the 11th and 12th century English contraction of 'Stoney Meadow'. In technical usage a sleeve is a tube into which another tube is inserted, which in the case of small tubes is called a thimble. Stanley the Bugman, from a Nintendo video game, Donkey Kong 3. There are many other proverbial and metaphorical expressions associated with the sleeve, such as to wear one's heart upon one's sleeve, and to laugh in one's sleeve. Stanley Airport in the Falkland Islands. Where the long hanging sleeve is worn it has, as still in China and Japan, been used as a pocket, whence has come the phrase to have up one's sleeve, to have something concealed ready to produce. Stanley Airport in Stanley, Nova Scotia, Canada. Various survivals of the early forms of sleeve are still found in the different types of academic or other robes. Awdry. The pattern of the sleeve is one of the characteristics of fashion in dress, varying in every country and period. W. Dutch sloof) is that part of a garment which covers the arm, or through which the arm passes or slips. "Stanley" (also known as "Smudger") — the name of a locomotive on the fictional Mid-Sodor Railway in The Railway Series by Rev. slieve, or slyf, a word allied to slip, cf. 557) (1969) Supreme Court decision, established a personal right to privacy in US law. Eng. Georgia (394 U.S. Sleeve (O. Stanley v. Two-piece sleeve, a sleeve cut in two pieces, inner and outer, to allow the sleeve to take a slight "L" shape to accommodate the natural bend at the elbow without wrinkling; used in tailored garments. Stanley Works, American tool manufacturer. Set-in sleeve, a sleeve sewn into an armhole (armscye). Stanley the Talking Fish, character in the comic books based on the Mario video games. Raglan sleeve, a sleeve that extends to the neckline. Stanley Steamer, American automobiles produced by Stanley automobile. Puffed or puff sleeve, a short, full sleeve gathered at the top and bottom, now most often seen on children's clothing. Stanley whitewater canoeing course, Scotland. Paned sleeve, a sleeve made in panes or panels, allowing a lining or shirt-sleeve to show through (16th and 17 centuries). Stanley Theater, one of several theaters by the same name. Pagoda sleeve, a wide, bell-shaped sleeve popular in the 1860s, worn over an engageante or false undersleeve. Stanley, robot, an autonomous vehicle that won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge. Juliette sleeve, a long, tight sleeve with a puff at the top, inspired by fashions of the Italian Renaissance and named after Shakespeare's tragic heroine. Stanley Road, album by Paul Weller. Hanging sleeve, a sleeve that opens down the side or front, or at the elbow, to allow the arm to pass through (16th century). Stanley Park, park in Liverpool, England. Gigot sleeve or leg of mutton sleeve, a sleeve that is extremely wide over the upper arm and narrow from the elbow to the wrist. Stanley Park, large park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Dolman sleeve, a long sleeve that is very wide at the top and narrow at the wrist. Stanley Medical College, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India. Cap sleeve, a very short sleeve not extending below armpit level. Stanley Hotel, hotel in Estes Park, Colorado. Bishop sleeve, a long sleeve, fuller at the bottom than the top, and gathered into a cuff (1940s). Stanley Cup, championship trophy of the National Hockey League. Also known as a "magyar" sleeve. Stanley Award, Australian award for best cartoonist. Batwing sleeve, a long sleeve with a very deep armhole, tapering towards the wrist. Stanley automobile, American brand of automobiles (1907–1927). Stanley, American television situation comedy 1956–1957, starring Buddy Hackett, Paul Lynde, and Carol Burnett. Morgan Stanley, American investment bank and stockbroker company. Flat Stanley, children's book and series by Jeff Brown. Accrington Stanley F.C., English non-league football club from Accrington in Lancashire. Other
Mount Stanley, highest mountain in the Ruwenzori Range of Congo. Geographic features
Stanley, town in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA. Stanley, town in Barron County, Wisconsin, USA. Stanley, town in Page County, Virginia, USA. Stanley, town in Mountrail County, North Dakota, USA. Stanley, town in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA. Stanley, town in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, USA. Stanley, town in Buchanan County, Iowa, USA. Stanley, town in Custer County, Idaho, USA. Place names in the United States
Stanley, capital and only town in the Falkland Islands (UK). King's Stanley, village in Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom. Place names
Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby (1435–1504). James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607–1651), English nobleman. Henry Stanley, 4th Earl of Derby (1531–1593), English nobleman. Edward John Stanley, 6th Baron Sheffield and Stanley of Alderley (1907–1971), English aristocrat. Edward Stanley, Lord Stanley, name used by many generations of the Stanley family. Anne Stanley (1580–1647), possible heir to the English throne. English nobility
William Stanley, Jr. William Stanley (1548–1630), English military commander, under Queen Elizabeth I. William Stanley (?–1485), Brother of Thomas Stanley, 1st Earl of Derby); fought at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Wendell Stanley (1904–1971), American biochemist, virologist, and Nobel prize laureate. Venetia Stanley (1887–1948), English socialite, intimate friend of Herbert Henry Asquith. Venetia Stanley (1600–1633), English courtesan. Stanley (1890–1970), American politician, governor of Virginia 1954–1958. Thomas B. Thomas Stanley (1625–1678), English author and translator. The Stanley Brothers American bluegrass musicians: Carter Stanley and Ralph Stanley. Robbie Stanley (1967–), American auto racing driver. Ryan Stanley (1974–), Alaskan Technology Leader. Stanley (1944–), American mathematician at MIT. Richard P. Richard Stanley (1966–), South African-born film director. Ralph Stanley (1927–), American bluegrass musician, one of The Stanley Brothers. Paul Stanley (1952–), American rock guitarist and vocalist. Paco Stanley (1942–1999), Mexican television entertainer, assassinated. Owsley Stanley (1935–), American "underground" chemist, mass produced LSD. Owen Stanley (1811–1850), British naval captain. Oliver Stanley (1896–1950), British politician. Millicent Preston-Stanley (1883–1955), Australian feminist and politician. Mickey Stanley (1942–), American baseball player. Michael Stanley (1948–), American rock singer. Kim Stanley (1925–2001), American actress. John Stanley (1942–), British politician. Stanley (1937–1998), American professor in political philosophy. John L. John Stanley (1914–1993), American comic artist (Little Lulu). John Stanley (18th century), Chief Secretary for Ireland 1713–1714. John Stanley (1712–1786), English composer and organixt. John Stanley (c.1386–1437), Knight of the Garter, King John II Stanley of the Isle of Man. John Stanley (c.1350–1414), Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, King John I Stanley of the Isle of Man. Ian Stanley (contemporary), British musician. Livingstone. Henry Morton Stanley (1841–1904), Welsh-American journalist and explorer, searched for Dr. Harry Stanley (1953–1999), Scottish painter and decorator mistakenly shot dead by the police. George Stanley (1907–2002), Canadian historian and designer of the Canadian flag. Frederick Stanley (19th century), American industrialist, founder of Stanley Works. Florence Stanley (20th century), American actress. Fiona Stanley (1946–), Australian epidemiologist. Edward Stanley, (1779–1849), English bishop of Norwich. Stanley (1828–1902), Union general in the American Civil War and Medal of Honor recipient. David S. Charles Stanleyu (1933–), American radio evangelist. Charles Stanley (1819–1901), English-American chess champion. Bob Stanley (1954–), American former baseball player. Barney Stanley (1893–1971), Canadian professional ice hockey player. Stanley (1815–1881), English churchman, dean of Westminster. Arthur P. Allan Stanley (1926–), Canadian professional ice hockey player. Aileen Stanley (1897–1982), American popular singer. Persons named Stanley
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