English Explanatory Dictionary

bawneen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Woven wool or flannel; especially undyed, unbleached wool.
  2. A traditional Irish "Aran" sweater.
  3. A waistcoat with sleeves, typically worn by labourers and fishermen.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɔːniːn/

Word forms

bawneen bawneens

Etymology

From Irish báinín (“(undyed) wool”), from bán (“white”) + -ín (“-een”).

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