English Explanatory Dictionary

Crimean shirt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A wide, flannel, buttonless long-sleeved shirt with collar and V-neck formerly worn by labourers.

Word forms

Crimean shirt Crimean shirts

Etymology

So named as this style of shirt was used in the Crimean War (1853-1856).

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