PINAFORE

jumper, pinafore, pinny

(noun) a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pinafore (plural pinafores)

A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes. Most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

Source: Wiktionary


Pin"a*fore`, n. Etym: [Pin + afore.]

Definition: An apron for a child to protect the front part of dress; a tier.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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