n. 1. A superior kind of rich silk formerly exported from Mantua in Italy. [ Obs. ] Beck (Draper's Dict.). [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A woman's cloak or mantle; also, a woman's gown. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who makes dresses, cloaks, etc., for women; a dressmaker. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Of or pertaining to Mantua. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Mantua. [ 1913 Webster ]