liivi — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bodice noun The fitted upper part of a dress, covering the torso from the shoulders to the waist.
- gilet noun A waistcoat worn by a man.
- vest noun A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).
- waistcoat noun A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket, chiefly British.
Senses
liivi is used for these senses in English:
- Livonian A Finno-Ugric language spoken in Latvia.
- bodice A corset-like sleeveless overgarment for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.
- bodice A blouse; any shirt for women, particularly the upper part of a two-piece dress or similar European folk costume.
- vest (North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
- vest A sleeveless top, typically with identifying colours or logos, worn by an athlete or member of a sports team.
- vest Any sleeveless outer garment, often for a purpose such as identification, safety, or storage.
- waistcoat (chiefly, British) A sleeveless, collarless garment worn over a shirt and under a suit jacket.
gilet — full definition
- noun A waistcoat worn by a man.
- noun A bodice worn by a woman similar to a man's waistcoat; also, a decorative panel at the front of such a bodice, or worn separately.
- noun A sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck; specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth.