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Noun — A knitted woollen jacket or shawl that fastens at the waist, once worn by women over a dress.

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Etymology

Named after the celebrated 19th-century German soprano Henriette Sontag, after whom the garment style became fashionable.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sontag” mean?

The word “sontag” means a knitted woollen jacket or shawl that fastens at the waist, once worn by women over a dress. In plain terms, an old-fashioned knitted jacket for women, named after an opera singer.

How do you use “sontag” in a sentence?

Here is “sontag” used in a sentence: “The museum displayed a Victorian sontag alongside other period garments.”

What part of speech is “sontag”?

“Sontag” is a noun.

Where does the word “sontag” come from?

The word “sontag” dates back to around 1800 and comes from German. Named after the celebrated 19th-century German soprano Henriette Sontag, after whom the garment style became fashionable.

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