pinafore
2 synonyms for pinafore, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A sleeveless dress, a bit like an apron, worn over other clothes, especially by young girls.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pinny
Etymology
Univerbation of pin + afore. The pinafore was originally pinned to the front of a dress, as it had no buttons.
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