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dirndl

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dirn·dl  (dûrndl)
n.
1. A full-skirted dress with a tight bodice and low neck, that is either sleeveless or has short full sleeves.
2. A full skirt with a gathered waistband.
[German, short for Dirndlkleid : German dialectal Dirndl, diminutive of Dirne, girl (from Old High German diorna) + Kleid, dress.]
dirndl [ˈdɜːndəl]
n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's dress with a full gathered skirt and fitted bodice; originating from Tyrolean peasant wear
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a gathered skirt of this kind
[German (Bavarian and Austrian): shortened from Dirndlkleid, from Dirndl little girl + Kleid dress]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dirndl - a full skirt with a gathered waistband
gathered skirt - a skirt whose fabric is drawn together around the waist
2.dirndl - a dress with a tight bodice and full skirt
dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
Translations
dirndl [ˈdɜːndl] N → falda f acampanada


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SHORTS SHRIFT by Plagens, Peter / Artforum International
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