backwrap

backwrap
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ˌ ̷ ̷ \ noun
Etymology: back (I) + wrap (III)
: a wraparound garment (as a skirt) designed so that the ends of the garment are at the back

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/bak"rap'/, n.
an article of clothing, as a dress, that overlaps and fastens in the back.
[1950-55; BACK1 + WRAP]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • backwrap — noun Date: 1951 a wraparound garment (as a skirt) that fastens in the back …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • backwrap — /bak rap /, n. an article of clothing, as a dress, that overlaps and fastens in the back. [1950 55; BACK1 + WRAP] * * * …   Universalium

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