pinafore

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.
verb
  1. To dress in a pinafore.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪ.nəˌfɔ(ɹ)/ En-uk-pinafore.ogg

Word forms

pinafore pinafores pinaforing pinafored

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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