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dirndl — ► NOUN 1) (also dirndl skirt) a full, wide skirt gathered into a tight waistband. 2) a woman s dress with a dirndl skirt and a close fitting bodice. ORIGIN German dialect, little girl … English terms dictionary
dirndl — [dʉrn′dəl] n. [Ger dirndl(kleid), orig., (peasant) girl s (dress), dial. dim. of dirne, maid, girl < OHG diorna, servant girl, akin to OE theow, servant, slave] 1. a kind of dress with a full skirt, gathered waist, and closefitting bodice 2. a … English World dictionary
dirndl — [ də:nd(ə)l] noun 1》 (also dirndl skirt) a full, wide skirt with a tight waistband. 2》 a woman s dress in the style of Alpine peasant costume, with a dirndl skirt and a close fitting bodice. Origin 1930s: from Ger. dialect, dimin. of Dirne girl … English new terms dictionary
skirt — [n1] border, edge brim, brink, fringe, hem, margin, outskirts, perimeter, periphery, purlieus, rim, skirting, verge; concepts 484,825 Ant. center, inside, interior, middle skirt [n2] ladies’ garment that hangs from waist culottes, dirndl, dress,… … New thesaurus
Dirndl — A woman wearing a dirndl Women wearing dirndls … Wikipedia
Skirt — For the cut of beef, see skirt steak. Polka dot skirt on a hanger. A skirt is a tube or cone shaped garment that hangs from the waist and covers all or part of the legs. In the western world, skirts are usually considered women s clothing.… … Wikipedia
skirt — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. overskirt, kilt, petticoat, farthingale, coattail; purlieu, borderland, edge, margin, outskirts; slang, woman, girl. See clothing, female. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. kilt, fustanella, kirtle, petticoat,… … English dictionary for students
dirndl — /derrn dl/, n. 1. a woman s dress with a close fitting bodice and full skirt, commonly of colorful and strikingly patterned material, fashioned after Tyrolean peasant wear. 2. a full, gathered skirt attached to a waistband or hip yoke. 3. any… … Universalium
dirndl — dirn•dl [[t]ˈdɜrn dl[/t]] n. 1) clo a dress with a close fitting bodice and full skirt in Tyrolean style 2) clo a full, gathered skirt attached to a waistband or hip yoke • Etymology: 1935–40; < G Dirndl, short for Dirndlkleid=Dirndl young… … From formal English to slang
dirndl — noun Etymology: short for German Dirndlkleid, from German dialect Dirndl girl + German Kleid dress Date: 1937 1. a dress style with tight bodice, short sleeves, low neck, and gathered skirt 2. a full skirt with a tight waistband … New Collegiate Dictionary
