middy blouse

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middy blouse

A woman's or child's loose blouse with a sailor collar.

middy blouse

(Clothing & Fashion) a blouse with a sailor collar, worn by women and children, esp formerly

mid′dy blouse`

any of various loose, usu. hip-length pullover blouses with a sailor collar.

[1910–15]

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middy blouse - blouse with a sailor collar

middy

blouse - a top worn by women

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