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pinafore

Pinafore (noun) means a sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

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A sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.
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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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"pinafore" (noun) means a sleeveless dress, often similar to an apron, generally worn over other clothes, and most often worn by young girls as an overdress.

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