noun,pluralfich·us[fish-ooz; French fee-shy]. /ˈfɪʃ uz; French fiˈʃü/.
a woman's kerchief or shawl, generally triangular in shape, worn draped over the shoulders or around the neck with the ends drawn together on the breast.
noun
a woman's shawl or scarf of some light material, worn esp in the 18th century