English Explanatory Dictionary

pirate shirt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of poet shirt (“a loose-fitting blouse with full bishop sleeves, usually decorated with large frills on the front and the cuffs”).

Pronunciation

/ˌpaɪɹət ˈʃɜːt/ /ˌpaɪɹət ˈʃɜɹt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-pirate shirt.wav

Word forms

pirate shirt pirate shirts

Etymology

From pirate + shirt, from its use by people portraying pirates.

Synonyms

poet blouse poet shirt
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