pinafore
Meanings
noun
- A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.
verb
- To dress in a pinafore.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
Univerbation of pin + afore. The pinafore was originally pinned to the front of a dress, as it had no buttons.
Derived words
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