midiskirt

(ˈmɪdɪˌskɜːt)

(Clothing & Fashion) a skirt of medium length, extending to the middle of the calf

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mid•i•skirt

(ˈmɪd iˌskɜrt)

n.

a skirt or skirt part, as of a dress or coat, ending at the middle of the calf.

[1965–70; mid- + (min) iskirt]

Translations

midiskirt

[ˈmɪdɪskɜːt] N → midi m, midifalda f

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